State v Vakarorogo - Judgment [1994] FJHC 45; Hac0013j.93s (5 May 1994)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
(SUVA)
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 13 OF 1993

BETWEEN:

STATE

-v-

1. JOSEFATA VAKAROROGO
2. SAKIUSA SOKO

CHARGE: Rape -
Contrary to Sections 149 & 150 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.

Ms. Ryce for the State
The Accused in persons

JUDGMENT

I now deliver the judgment of the Court. The accused Josefata Vakarorogo and Sakiusa Soko are charged with the offence of rape, contrary to Sections 149 & 150 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.

The particulars alleged against them are that on the 16th February, 1991 at Nasinu, Central Division they had carnal knowledge of Waqa Robanakadavu without her consent.

I have directed myself in accordance with my summing up to the Assessors and I have born in mind the nature and quality of the evidence adduced in this trial.

The three Assessors are of the unanimous opinion that both Accused persons are guilty of rape, as charged. I accept their opinions.

I find both accused guilty of rape, as charged, and I convict them accordingly.

S W Kepa
JUDGE

5th May, 1994.

HAC0013J.93S