THE STATE v UNKNOWN (Accused)

HH 851-17

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

22 December 2017

Citation

HH 851-17

Neutral Citation

[2017] ZWHH 851

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Review

Bench

Presiding

MUSHORE J

Full Bench

MUSHORE JMANGOTA J

Areas of Law

Criminal LawCriminal Procedure

Keywords

Possession of daggaMitigationCustodial sentenceForfeiture

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the 4-year custodial sentence imposed by the lower court was unduly harsh and excessive","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused's guilty plea, family circumstances, quantity of cannabis, intent to sell"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the lower court erred in not suspending a portion of the sentence","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused's status as breadwinner, paltry income, guilty plea"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the conviction should be confirmed","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Guilty plea, essential elements put to accused"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The accused was found in possession of 1885 grams of cannabis concealed in plastic bags within a pink carry bag. She was arrested on 8 May 2017 after police acted on information. She pleaded guilty, admitted intent to sell, and was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment.

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