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\par \{ Suva Magistrates\rquote Crim. 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{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 KULDIP SINGH s/o Daya Singh on the 2}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 nd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 day of February 2002 at Samabula in the Central Division being in lawful custody of Police Officer namely PC 2386 Vijay Narain escaped from such custody. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 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\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 : \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 BURGLARY:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Contrary to Section 299(a) of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 KULDIP SINGH }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 s/o Daya Singh on the 12}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 day of October 2001 at Samabula in the Central Division by night broke and entered the dwelling house of SALESHNI GOUNDAR d/o Muttu Goundar with intent to commit a felony therein namely Larceny. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Second Count}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 : \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 LARCENY IN DWELLING HOUSE OF PROPERTY TO A VALUE AMOUNTING TO NOT LESS THAN TEN DOLLARS:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Contrary to Section 270(a) of the Penal Code.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 KULDIP SINGH }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 s/o Daya Singh on the 12}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 day of Oct ober 2001 at Samabula in the Central Division, stole in the dwelling house of SALESHNI GOUNDAR d/o Muttu Goundar chattels one vodaphone valued $300.00, one gold chain valued $150.00, one pair of shoes valued $150.00, one iron valued $80.00, one dress valu ed $10.00, one pair flippers valued $7.00 and cash $50.00, a value amounting to not less than $10.00 the properties of SALESHNI GOUNDAR d/o Muttu Goundar to the total of $857.00.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 \f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 He was sentenced on count 1 to two (2) years imprisonment concurrent and on count 2 to two (2) years imprisonment concurrent each.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Count 1 and 2 to be served concurrently with Court file 249/2002. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnb0\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 APPEAL 21 OF 2002}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 : \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Count 1}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 : \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 SACRILEGE:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Contrary to Section 298(a) of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 KULDIP SINGH s/o Daya Singh between the 7}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 day of October 2001 and the 9}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 day of October 2001 at Navua in the Central Division, broke and entered a place of Divine Worship namely BAL VIKASH TEMPLE and stole therein 2 benzine lights valued $200.oo, 1 lantern valued $10 .00 and a plastic bucket valued $2.00 to the total value of $212.00 the properties of the said BAL VIKASH TEMPLE. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Count 2}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 : \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 ESCAPING FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY: Contrary to Section 138 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 KULDIP SINGH }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 s/o Daya Singh, on the 11}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 day of October 2001 at Navua in the Central Division escaped from the lawful custody of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 Corporal No. 289 Ganpati Naidu.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 On Count 1 he was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment to be served consecutive. \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 On Count 2 he was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment concurrent to Count 1. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The total term for which he would therefore serve it for all the above offences is 3 years and 3 months. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par The accused was not represented at the trial in Magistrates\rquote Court and was not represented before this Court as well.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 He has filed the same grounds of appeal in all the four files.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 His grounds of appeal boil down to appeal against the severity of sentence in light of the mitigating factors which he says are his plea of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 guilty, that prison sentence will destroy his farm, that the complainant is his wife. \par \par I shall deal with all the appeals together in one judgment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 First, I shall look at appeal No. 22 of 2002 where the charge is Abduction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Section 309(I) of the Criminal Procedure Code reads}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 \b\f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 No appeal shall be allowed in the case of an accused person who has pleaded guilty and has been convicted on such plea by a Magistrates\rquote Court, except as to the extent or legality of the sentence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 This section therefore prohibits appeals except as to sentence where an accused has pleaded guilty.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 However, there is not an absolute rule.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The High Court over the years has quashed convictions for one reason or another as in \endash \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Abdul Aziz Khan v. R}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 . 13 FLR 79 where the court considered that the plea was equivocal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Saiyasi Sisaimata v. State}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Cr. Appeal 13 of 1998 at Labasa (unreported judgment) where the presiding Magistrate had failed to draw statutory defence to the attention of an unrepresented accused in case of defilement. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid16540857 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Tevita Taimalawai v. State}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Cr. Appeal 21 of 2001 at Labasa unreported judgment of Justice Fatiaki where he quashed the conviction as appellant had pleaded guilty to offence unknown to law. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 \f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The above is not an exhaustive list. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par The accused is charged under Section 152 of the Penal Code, which states: \par \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 \b\f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Any person who, }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 with}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 }{ \f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 intent to marry or carnally know a woman}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 of any age, or to cause her to be married or carnally known by any other person, takes her away, or detains her, against her will, is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for seven years, with or without corporal punishment}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \{ underlining is made for emphasis \} \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \s7\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel6\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Under this section the mens rea of the offence is intent to marry or carnally know a woman.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 That is an essential ingredient of the offence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The particulars of offence (which are spel t out at the beginning of Judgment) made no reference to that essential ingredient.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Halsbury Laws of England 3}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 rd}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 edition page 388 at para. 707 states }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 where a particular intent is necessary ingredient of an offence, the intent must be stated in the indictment}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 .}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid16540857 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Counsel for the State conceded that the particulars of charge require intent to be expressed but submitted those facts as outlined and accepted by the appellant revealed intent.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 He says accused had sex and therefore intent was shown. \par \par Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code requires that the statement of offence must give }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 such particulars as may be necessary for giving reasonable information as to the nature of the offence charged}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The purpose of this is to inform the accused about the precise nature of charge}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 against him so he can prepare his defence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Regrettably that is no so here. \par \par The charge of abduction therefore is incurably defective as it is a fundamental error which goes to the root of the matter.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The defendant I note in mitigation said that he wanted his wife to stay with him.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 In other words he wanted to reconcile with his wife.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The issue is what was his intent }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 at the time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 of taking of the wife. \par \par In light of such assertion the court ought to have been put on alert and vacated the plea of guilty and entered a plea of not guilty and called for evidence to decide on the issue of intent. \par \par For reasons aforesaid accused\rquote s conviction is quashed and sentences set aside.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 A retrial is not ordered, as prosecution should have shown more care in drafting its original charge. \par \par I shall look at appeal 23 of 2002, which deals with Escaping from Lawful Custody and appellant sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Escaping from lawful custody is a misdemeanour.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The maximum penalty is not prescribed in the Secti on 138 but by virtue of Section 47 of the Penal Code, which prescribes penalties for misdemeanour the maximum penalty is two years imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Three months imprisonment is generally the minimum sentence an accused can expect for this type of offending un less there are exceptionally strong mitigating factors and which would be rare.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 I see nothing improper with 3 months imprisonment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par Appeal No. 24 of 2002 is in respect of Burglary in Count 1 and Larceny from Dwelling House in Count 2. \par \par He was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment on Count 1 and 2 years on Count 2 concurrent to Count 1. \par \par Needless to say the offences are serious.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The Counsel for the State Mr. Nand expressed quite appropriately his concern at the way summary of facts was outlined to the Magistrate Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 All it said was facts }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 as per charge on Count 1 and Count 2 but property taken was only the mobile telephone}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Burglary carries a maximum sentence of life with or without corporal punishment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 In light of the seriousness of the offence the prosecution should have given greater detail of facts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 In cases of burglary the relevant facts are how the entry was gained, whether any implements were used to gain entry (an aggravating factor), were there others involved, time of night, were the premises occupi ed or vacant or occupiers out at the time, whether anyone inside the premises was disturbed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Questions of disturbance, ransacking, vandalism,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 fouling etc inside the premises, are also relevant. \par \par Burglary is a serious offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 It shows that an accused has utter disregard for property of others.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 It is a prevalent offence. \par \par Lord Lane CJ in MUSSEL 1 WLR 187 commented that \endash \par \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5458560 \b\f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 "}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The effect of the burglary on the victims and the family is of obvious importance.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 It is trite but sometimes still overlooked that dwelling house burglary is in a very real sense an offence against the person as well as an offence of dishonesty.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Even without direct personal injury, the victim of burglaries can suffer anxiety and distress which may last for many years and which far outweighs the value of the goods actually stolen.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 " \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid16540857 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 \b\f1\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The accused has pleaded guilty but he has three previous convictions for dishonesty.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 A two}{ \b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 -}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 year sentence for burglary is neither harsh nor excessive in this case. \par \par Appeal 21 of 2002.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 It concerns one count of sacri lege for which the appellant was sentenced to one year and one count of Escaping from Lawful Custody for which he was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. \par \par The accused could not give any reason why he considered sentences harsh.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 In fact he said it was lenient.}{ \b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 He said he committed the offence because he was separated from his wife.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 } {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 He needed money to come to Suva to attend his divorce case, a totally unacceptable explanation for breaking into a temple. \par \par Counsel for the State submitted that even though value of property stolen was only $212.00, nevertheless it was stolen from a non}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 -}{ \b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 profit making organization, which relies on donations.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 So its impact is quite substantial. \par \par I agree and further add that such activity affects a whole lot of people who go to worship at the temple. \par \par The appeal against sentence is disallowed.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 This offence was committed well before the burglary and is unrelated to it so a consecutive sentence was proper.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 The end result is that the appellant\rquote s sentences in respect of appeal 22 of 2002 is allowed as the conviction is quashed.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 }{ \b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 However this will not affect the length of sentence he is serving because the sentences in other appeals remain unaffected which are as follows}{ \b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 :}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par \par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Appeal 23 of 2002\tab }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 - }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \tab 3 months consecutive \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Appeal 24 of 2002\tab }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 - }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \tab Count 1}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 - }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 2 years \par \tab \tab \tab \tab Count 2}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 - }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 2 years concurrent to Count 1 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 Appeal 21 of 2002\tab }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 - }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \tab Count 1}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 - }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 12 months consecutive \par \tab \tab \tab \tab Count 2}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 - }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 3 months concurrent to Count 1.}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }\pard \s18\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540857 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid16540857 \{ Jiten Singh \} \par JUDGE}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560\charrsid16540857 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5458560 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857 At Suva}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 \par 28}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 th}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16540857\charrsid5458560 June 2002}{\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458560 \par }}