State v Dau - sentence [1996] FJHC 136; Hac0013t.95s (13 August 1996)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 0013 OF 1995

STATE

v.

1. APOLOSI DAU
2. TALE WAQABACA

RAPE: Contrary to Section 149 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17

Mr. W.W. Clarke for the prosecution
First Accused in person
Mr. T. Fa for the Second Accused

SENTENCE
(First Accused only)

I have taken into account all that you have said in mitigation. I have borne in mind your antecedent history.

I cannot see how the Court can avoid imposing a custodial sentence on you.

You stand convicted of a very serious offence in respect of which the Legislature has imposed a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life, with or without corporal punishment.

You are sentenced to imprisonment for 6 (six) years.

Delivered in Open Court this 13th day of August, 1996.

D. Pathik
Judge

HAC0013T.95S