State v Tora - sentence [1994] FJHC 163; Hac0005t.1994s (2 November 1994)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
(SUVA)
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO.HAC.0005 OF 1994

STATE

-v-

SEVULONI TORA

CHARGE:
First Count: Murder - Contrary to Sections 199 and 200 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.
Second Count: Rape - Contrary to Section 149 of the Penal Code.

Ms. N. Shameem for State
Mr. J. Baledrokadroka for Accused

SENTENCE

First count, Accused is sentenced to Life Imprisonment pursuant to Section 200 of the Penal Code.

As for second count of rape, this is one of the worst that has come before me in the light of the brutal attack on the deceased. This is a very bad case of rape. I have given consideration to the period which the accused had served in prison in imposing sentence in the second count. I therefore, sentenced the accused to 9 years Imprisonment. Sentences of course will be concurrent.

S W Kepa
JUDGE

2nd November, 1994

HAC0005T.94S