State v Vesukula - Judgement [2014] FJHC 29; HAC348.2011 (31 January 2014)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO: HAC 348 OF 2011

BETWEEN:

STATE

AND:

MATAIASI VESUKULA

Counsel : Mr. Prasad Y. with Ms. Vavadakua A. for the State
Accused In Person

Date of Hearing : 27th, 28th, 29thand 30thJanuary 2014
Date of Summing Up : 31st January 2014
Date of Judgment : 31st January 2014

JUDGMENT

1. MATAIASI VESUKULA you have been charged with the following offence:
   

First Count

Statement of Offence

RAPE: Contrary to section 207 (1) and (2) (c) and (3) of the Crimes Decree 44 of 2009.

Particulars of Offence

MATAIASI VESUKULA on the 18th day of October 2011 at Nakorolevu Village in the Western Division, penetrated the mouth of A.M. a child under the age of 13 years with his penis.

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 concur with the Assessors and also find you GUILTY.
   
3. That is the judgment of the Court.
   

JanakaBandara
Judge

At Suva
Officer of the Director of Prosecution for State
AccusedIn Person