S v Mangena (HH 99 of 2003) [2003] ZWHHC 99 (28 May 2003)

S v Mangena (HH 99 of 2003) [2003] ZWHHC 99 (28 May 2003)

The magistrate properly considered whether special circumstances existed and was correct in finding that the appellant's circumstances did not amount to special reasons. The mandatory sentence was therefore properly imposed.

Citation
[2003] ZWHHC 99
Parties
Appellant: Luke Mangena; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
28 May 2003
Case Number
HH 99 of 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Mandatory Sentencing, Special Circumstances, Sentencing Appeals
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Mandatory Sentencing Special Circumstances Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Luke Mangena

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the magistrate erred in holding that no special circumstances existed to warrant a lesser sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The magistrate properly considered whether special circumstances existed and was correct in finding that the appellant's circumstances did not amount to special reasons. The mandatory sentence was therefore properly imposed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed