CRIMINAL LAW case law: second semester

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CRIMINAL LAW case law: second semester

S versus Sashi

S versus Jezile fourteen

Role players accessories after the fact

S versus Terblanche

Facts: Accused one shot the deceased. Terblanche, the appellant, had helped Accused one to drag the dead body some distance, almost two kilometers, away from the premises. The assistance was substantial and directed at preventing the apprehension and subsequent prosecution of Accused one. Terblanche was convicted in the trial court of being an accessory after the fact and sentenced to eight years' imprisonment. He appealed.

Legal Question:

Decision of the Court and reason for the decision:

Participation in crime - common purpose

Facts

Legal Question

Decision

Reason

Legal question:

Decision and reason for the court's decision:

Reason:

Legal question

Decision one)

Reason for decision

Attempt

Legal question one) Whether he was correctly convicted of attempted murder?

Decision and reason for the decision:

Legal question:

Yes, the conviction of attempted arson was confirmed.

Legal question:

Decision and reason for decision:

CONSPIRACY AND INCITEMENT

Legal question:

Decision:

Unit ten to eleven

Ex Parte the Minister of Justice: In re S versus Grotjohn

Legal question: Whether the accused was negligent in causing the death of the victim?

Legal question: Was the accused NEGLIGENT in causing the death of the victim?

Assault

Legal question: Did the accused have intention to injure his mother?

Rape

CRIMEN INIURIA

Kidnapping and Abduction

Public violence

OFFENCES AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Robbery

FRAUD

EXTORTION

MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY

Arson

HOUSEBREAKING WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME

Overview

The document presents case law from the second semester of criminal law, detailing several legal proceedings and appeals, including issues of accessories after the fact, common purpose, and attempted murder. It analyzes the courts' decisions and the legal principles applied in these cases.

Key Points

1Accused Terblanche aided in preventing apprehension after

Details

Authors: Bandile Motsoeneng
Category: Law and Legal Studies

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