daveza
Honorary Master
Seldom have I seen such a reach -
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...uilty-of-attempted-murder-kidnapping-assault/
This will get thrown out on appeal, hopefully along with the judge in question.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...uilty-of-attempted-murder-kidnapping-assault/
Oosthuizen and Jackson were found guilty of the attempted murder of Mlotshwa.
The judge said that for an accused to be declared guilty of such a crime is if “he unlawfully engages in conduct that is not merely preparatory but has reached at least the commencement of the intended crime”.
Mphahlele further said the conduct of the accused at the scene is evidence of an intention to murder.
“Their conduct‚ if persisted with‚ could have led at the death of Mlotshwa.”
That just because they voluntarily withdrew does not mean the two men did not intend to commit the murder.
This will get thrown out on appeal, hopefully along with the judge in question.