little hope of rehabilitation if a fine is imposed. Some time away from society might give the appellant an opportunity to re-evaluate his life and decisions and perhaps return a reformed citizen. [17] The trial court was mindful of the appellant’s personal circumstances, the interest of society and the offence committed and sentenced the appellant to twelve years’ imprisonment of which four years were conditionally suspended. [18] This court is not satisfied that the sentence imposed by the trial court was shocking or startlingly inappropriate or that the learned magistrate failed to exercise her discretion judiciously. [19] In the result, the appeal against the conviction and the sentence is dismissed. ____________________ G N NDAUENDAPO Judge ___________________ N N SHIVUTE Judge APPEARANCES
little hope of rehabilitation if a fine is imposed. Some time away from society might give the appellant an opportunity to re-evaluate his life and decisions and perhaps return a reformed citizen. [17] The trial court was mindful of the appellant’s personal circumstances, the interest of society and the offence committed and sentenced the appellant to twelve years’ imprisonment of which four years were conditionally suspended. [18] This court is not satisfied that the sentence imposed by the trial court was shocking or startlingly inappropriate or that the learned magistrate failed to exercise her discretion judiciously. [19] In the result, the appeal against the conviction and the sentence is dismissed. ____________________ G N NDAUENDAPO Judge ___________________ N N SHIVUTE Judge APPEARANCES
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