State v Mateo - Judgment [2013] FJHC 199; HAC116.12 (3 April 2013)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

Criminal Case No: HAC116 OF 2012

BETWEEN :

THE STATE

AND :

TUI MATEO

BEFORE : HON. MR. JUSTICE PAUL MADIGAN

Counsel : Mr. J. Niudamu for the State
Accused in person

Dates of hearing: 2nd & 3rd April 2013
Date of judgment: 3rd April 2013

JUDGMENT

[1] Tui Mateo you have been charged with the following offence:

Statement of Offence

RAPE: Contrary to section 207(1)(2)(a) of the Crimes Decree No. 44 of 2009.

Particulars of Offence

TUI MATEO on the 16th day of March 2012 at Suva in the Central Division, had carnal knowledge of a girl namely MEREWAIRITA RASEKA without her consent.

[2] In the unanimous opinion of three assessors you have been found guilty of the offence. In directing myself on my own summing up, I agree and also find you guilty. You are convicted of the offence accordingly.

[3] That is the judgment of the Court.

Paul K. Madigan
JUDGE
At Suva
3rd April 2013