conditions of suspended sentence

S v Shoko & Anor (HH 409-20, CRB, CHG 1450-51/19) [2020] ZWHHC 409 (15 June 2020);

 

 

 

THE STATE

versus

 KUDAKWASHE JOE SHOKO

and

CAIN PEMBEDZA

 

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

MUSAKWA J

HARARE, 15 June 2020

 

Criminal Review

 

MUSAKWA J: The record of proceedings was submitted by the scrutinizing magistrate who drew attention to some procedural irregularities in the manner in which trial was conducted, how the condition of suspension of sentence was formulated and the inadequacy of the sentence that was imposed.

S v Bimha (MHA 25-18, CRB MSVR 12/18) [2018] ZWMSVHC 25 (10 April 2018);

STATE                                                           

versus

STEADY BIMHA

 

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

MAFUSIRE J

MASVINGO: 10 April 2018

 

 

Criminal review

 

MAFUSIRE J:

[1]        The accused pleaded not guilty to rape. Nevertheless, after a full trial, he was convicted as charged. The court sentenced him to twelve years imprisonment. Two years imprisonment was suspended for five years on the usual condition of good behaviour. Thus, ten years imprisonment remained effective.

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