THE STATE v TAMIRIRASHE MOYO

HB 276/20

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Case Details

Court

Bulawayo High Court

Date

23 September 2020

Citation

HB 276/20

Neutral Citation

[2020] ZWHB 276

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

MABHIKWA J

Full Bench

MABHIKWA JMs C J Baye (Assessor)Mr A.B Mpofu (Assessor)

Areas of Law

Criminal LawEvidence

Keywords

MurderCulpable HomicidePlea of GuiltPost-MortemAssault

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the accused's actions constitute murder or culpable homicide","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The accused struck deceased twice with brick; deceased died from injuries; accused denies intent but admits negligence"}
{"issue_text":"What sentence is appropriate for culpable homicide","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused was 21, first offender, pleaded guilty, but acted with extreme violence and without provocation"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The accused, aged 21 at the time, assaulted his uncle with a half brick after being reprimanded for assaulting his mother and sister. The uncle died two days later from blunt force trauma to the abdomen. The accused pleaded guilty to culpable homicide, which the state conceded.

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