S v Honye and Anor (HCA 130 of 2003) [2004] ZWBHC 93 (2 September 2004)

S v Honye and Anor (HCA 130 of 2003) [2004] ZWBHC 93 (2 September 2004)

Custodial sentences are justified for theft by security guards due to the breach of trust, even for first offenders, and deterrence is necessary to protect employers.

Citation
[2004] ZWBHC 93
Parties
Appellant: Owen Honye; Appellant: Leonard Mwenyababu; Respondent: The State
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
2 September 2004
Case Number
HCA 130 of 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Theft, Breach of Trust, Custodial Sentences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Theft Breach of Trust Custodial Sentences

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Parties

Owen Honye

Appellant

Leonard Mwenyababu

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial sentence imposed on first offenders who pleaded guilty and recovered most of the stolen property was appropriate
  2. 2 Whether breach of trust by a security guard warrants a custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentences are justified for theft by security guards due to the breach of trust, even for first offenders, and deterrence is necessary to protect employers.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence is dismissed.