S v Mathabela (W/C 404 of 2001) [2003] ZWBHC 84 (23 July 2003)

S v Mathabela (W/C 404 of 2001) [2003] ZWBHC 84 (23 July 2003)

The conviction for housebreaking with intent to steal and theft was altered to housebreaking with intent to commit a crime unknown to the prosecutor, as nothing was stolen at the time. The sentence imposed was justified given the appellant's senior position, planning, and breach of security.

Citation
[2003] ZWBHC 84
Parties
Appellant: Samuel Mathabela; Respondent: The State
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
23 July 2003
Case Number
W/C 404 of 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Housebreaking, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Housebreaking Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Samuel Mathabela

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for housebreaking with intent to steal and theft was proper
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for housebreaking with intent to steal and theft was altered to housebreaking with intent to commit a crime unknown to the prosecutor, as nothing was stolen at the time. The sentence imposed was justified given the appellant's senior position, planning, and breach of security.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction altered to housebreaking with intent to commit a crime unknown to the prosecutor
  • Sentence confirmed