S v MUKOME 2008 (2) ZLR 83 (H)
Citation | 2008 (2) ZLR 83 (H) |
Case No | Judgment No. HH-68-08 |
Court | High Court, Harare |
Judge | Makarau JP & Hungwe J |
Heard | 25 June 2008 |
Judgment | 6 August 2008 |
Counsel | C Mukome, for the appellant |
Case Type | Criminal appeal |
Annotations | Link to case annotations |
Flynote
Criminal procedure (sentence) – general principles – factors to consider – need to balance interests of society and of the accused – prudent way of approaching sentence – sentencing court should identify and articulate the two conflicting interests
Criminal procedure (sentence) – statutory offences — Precious Stones Act [Chapter 21:06] – s 3(1) – possession of diamonds – failure to have adequate regard to personal circumstances of accused when considering sentence – effective sentence of 2 years' imprisonment excessive – failure to consider sentencing options other than imprisonment amounting to a misdirection – fine and wholly suspended term of imprisonment appropriate
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