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The Western Cape High Court reviewed a conviction and sentence for possession of suspected stolen property. It set aside the conviction, sentence and a firearms fitness order, and remitted the matter to the same magistrate for the accused to plead afresh and be sufficiently questioned.
This may be relevant to criminal practice and magistrates' court procedure, especially guilty plea questioning and review proceedings.
Evidence from source
The conviction and sentence of the accused for possession of suspected stolen property are hereby set aside.
Supports: plain_summary: the conviction and sentence were set aside
In terms of s 312 of the CPA, the matter is remitted to the same magistrate to allow the accused to plead afresh, so that the accused can be sufficiently questioned.
Supports: plain_summary: the matter was remitted for a fresh plea and further questioning
The ancillary order in terms of s 103 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 is hereby set aside.
Supports: plain_summary: the firearms fitness order was set aside