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Criminal-law [2017] ZWBHC 25

S v Sikhosana & Ors (CRB W/C 1435 of 2016; CRB W/C 1436 of 2016; CRB W/C 1437 of 2016; HB 25 of 2017; HCAR 2418 of 2016)

S v Sikhosana & Ors (CRB W/C 1435 of 2016; CRB W/C 1436 of 2016; CRB W/C 1437 of 2016; HB 25 of 2017; HCAR 2418 of 2016) [2017] ZWBHC 25 (16 February 2017)

Court
Bulawayo High Court
Case number
CRB W/C 1435 of 2016 ; CRB W/C 1436 of 2016 ; CRB W/C 1437 of 2016 ; HB 25 of 2017 ; HCAR 2418 of 2016

The High Court confirmed convictions for extortion but set aside a harsh custodial sentence, substituting a shorter sentence with part suspended and restitution ordered.

  • Extortion
  • Sentencing
  • First-offenders
  • Imprisonment-vs-fine
  • Criminal-review
  • Restitution
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Criminal-law [2016] ZWHHC 246

S v Chiriga (CRB HRE 518 of 2016; HH 246 of 2016)

S v Chiriga (CRB HRE 518 of 2016; HH 246 of 2016) [2016] ZWHHC 246 (6 April 2016)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
CRB HRE 518 of 2016 ; HH 246 of 2016

On review, the High Court held that the sentence for extortion was too lenient and withheld confirmation, finding a stiffer deterrent sentence was warranted.

  • Extortion
  • Sentencing
  • Review-of-sentence
  • Criminal-review
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Criminal-law [2015] ZWSC 36

S v Matione

S v Matione (Civil Appeal SC 314 of 2012; SC 36 of 2015) [2015] ZWSC 36 (14 July 2015)

Court
Supreme Court of Zimbabwe
Case number
Civil Appeal SC 314 of 2012 ; SC 36 of 2015

The Supreme Court held that the High Court could review a magistrate’s discharge at the close of the State case and dismissed the appeal.

  • Bribery
  • Extortion
  • Jurisdiction
  • Review-powers
  • Discharge-at-close-of-state-case
  • Criminal-review
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Criminal-law [2015] ZWHHC 398

S v Mayenga (B 308 of 2015)

S v Mayenga (B 308 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 398 (20 April 2015)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
B 308 of 2015

The High Court of Zimbabwe refused bail to an accused facing armed robbery and extortion charges, citing strong evidence, seriousness of the charges, and flight risk.

  • Bail
  • Armed-robbery
  • Extortion
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal-law [2007] ZWBHC 112

S v Masuna (HB 112 of 2007)

S v Masuna (HB 112 of 2007) [2007] ZWBHC 112 (17 October 2007)

Court
Bulawayo High Court
Case number
HB 112 of 2007

The High Court refused bail pending appeal, holding that the applicant had no real prospects of success and that the trial trap evidence was not shown to be unlawful.

  • Bail-pending-appeal
  • Extortion
  • Trap-evidence
  • Likelihood-of-absconding
  • Prospects-of-success-on-appeal
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal-law [2006] ZWBHC 4

S v Mutizwa (HB 4 of 2006)

S v Mutizwa (HB 4 of 2006) [2006] ZWBHC 4 (18 January 2006)

Court
Bulawayo High Court
Case number
HB 4 of 2006

The High Court quashed a theft conviction after finding the guilty plea was not unequivocal, but upheld extortion convictions and rejected recusal and amendment challenges.

  • Recusal-of-magistrate
  • Theft
  • Extortion
  • Amendment-of-charges
  • Plea-procedure
  • Criminal-law
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Civil-law [2002] ZWSC 5

Mutandi and Another v Masumbanyika

Mutandi and Another v Masumbanyika (Civil Appeal 371 of 2000; SC 5 of 2002) [2002] ZWSC 5 (17 February 2002)

Court
Supreme Court of Zimbabwe
Case number
Civil Appeal 371 of 2000 ; SC 5 of 2002

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe dismissed a civil appeal over a claimed repayment of money said to have been obtained by false pretences or extortion.

  • False-pretences
  • Extortion
  • Burden-of-proof
  • Traditional-healer-services
  • Credibility-assessment
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Criminal-law [2002] ZWHHC 9

S v Machosa (HH 9 of 2002)

S v Machosa (HH 9 of 2002) [2002] ZWHHC 9 (15 January 2002)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
HH 9 of 2002

The High Court dismissed a police officer’s appeal against conviction and sentence for corruption, holding the evidence supported bribery and that custody was justified.

  • Corruption
  • Extortion
  • Criminal-procedure
  • Sentencing
  • Criminal-appeal
  • Police-misconduct
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