Country
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Windhoek
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2007
Abstract
The accused, in this automatic review matter, was tried in the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court, on one count of hunting specially protected game, (namely: a giraffe, valued at N$9000-00) in contravention of section 26(1) of Ordinance 40 of 1975. He was convicted as charged and sentenced to five years direct imprisonment. Given the severity of the sentence imposed, the matter went on an automatic review to the High Court. After it was reviewed, the Court made an order that part of the sentence be suspended.
Language of document
English
Reference number
[2007] NAHC 134]
Charges
The accused was charged on one count of hunting specially protected game, (namely: a giraffe, valued at N$9000-00) in contravention of section 26(1) of Ordinance 40 of 1975.
Species
Money value
N$9000-00
Transnational
No
Decision
Part of the sentence was suspended. The sentence of five years’ imprisonment was confirmed, but two years thereof e were to be suspended for three years on condition that the accused was not convicted of a crime in contravention of section 26(1) of Ordinance 40 of 1975, committed during the period of suspension; Secondly, the accused will, therefore, serve an effective prison term of three years, with effect from February 07, 2006, when he was initially sentenced.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Penalty Imprisonment: 3 years Fine: Community service: Probation: Other: Effect of penalty Suspended: Backdated:
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