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Criminal law [2022] ZWBHC 173

S v Ndlovu (173 of 2022)

S v Ndlovu (173 of 2022) [2022] ZWBHC 173 (6 June 2022)

The High Court convicted Nothando Ndlovu of culpable homicide, acquitted her of murder, and imposed a largely suspended sentence with community service.

  • Culpable homicide
  • Murder
  • Sentencing
  • Youthful offenders
  • Culpable-homicide
  • Youthful-offenders
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Criminal law [2017] ZWBHC 128

S v Tekwane (C CRB 68 of 2017; HB 128 of 2017)

S v Tekwane (C CRB 68 of 2017; HB 128 of 2017) [2017] ZWBHC 128 (17 May 2017)

A Zimbabwe High Court convicted a youthful accused of culpable homicide after a child was buried alive in sand, and imposed a wholly suspended sentence.

  • Culpable homicide
  • Youthful offenders
  • Sentencing
  • Culpable-homicide
  • Youthful-offenders
  • Criminal-sentencing
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Criminal law [2017] ZWBHC 28

S v Sibanda (HB 28 of 2017; HCAR 244 of 2017; XREF CRB GWP 117 of 2017)

S v Sibanda (HB 28 of 2017; HCAR 244 of 2017; XREF CRB GWP 117 of 2017) [2017] ZWBHC 28 (23 February 2017)

The High Court set aside a custodial sentence for a youthful first offender convicted of unlawful detention, substituting a fine and ordering release.

  • Kidnapping
  • Unlawful detention
  • Sentencing
  • Youthful offenders
  • Youthful-offenders
  • Unlawful-detention
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Criminal law [2015] ZWHHC 165

S v Moyana & Anor (CRB J 311 of 2014; CRB J 312 of 2014)

S v Moyana & Anor (CRB J 311 of 2014; CRB J 312 of 2014) [2015] ZWHHC 165 (16 February 2015)

The High Court reviewed sentences for two young men convicted of theft, holding the original punishments too harsh and substituting community service for both.

  • Theft
  • Sentencing
  • Community service
  • Repeat offenders
  • Youthful offenders
  • Community-service
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Criminal law [2015] ZWHHC 81

S v Sibanda & Anor (Ref CRB 3359 of 2013)

S v Sibanda & Anor (Ref CRB 3359 of 2013) [2015] ZWHHC 81 (21 January 2015)

The High Court set aside harsh custodial sentences for two youthful first offenders convicted of assault and replaced them with fines and suspended imprisonment.

  • Sentencing
  • Assault
  • Youthful offenders
  • Mitigation
  • Youthful-offenders
  • First-offenders
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Criminal law [2004] ZWHHC 173

S v Mupambo (HH 173 of 2004)

S v Mupambo (HH 173 of 2004) [2004] ZWHHC 173 (9 November 2004)

The High Court dismissed a sentence-only appeal by a youthful first offender convicted of armed robbery and a firearms offence, finding the sentences were not excessive.

  • Armed robbery
  • Firearms offences
  • Sentencing
  • Mitigating and aggravating factors
  • Youthful offenders
  • Armed-robbery
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