Rex v Dube and Others (450 of 2019) [2022] SZHC 28 (2 March 2022)

Case summary

Criminal Procedure-accused charged with attempted murder­ plead not guilty to attempted murder but guilty to assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm-Crown accepts the plea­ statement of agreed facts filed-accused found guilty on own plea and on basis of statement of agreed facts-evidence in mitigation of sentence evaluated in light of the 'triad' principle­ assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm a serious crime-accused sentenced to fined, failing payment, sentenced to imprisonment.

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