State v Stephen [2016] FJHC 1113; HAC088.2010S (7 December 2016)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL CASE NO. HAC 088 OF 2010S

STATE

vs

JOHNNY ALBERT STEPHEN

Counsels : Ms. J. Prasad for State
Mr. J. Savou and Ms. L. David for Accused
Hearing : 30 November, 1, 2, 5 and 6 December, 2016
Summing Up : 7 December, 2016
Judgment : 7 December, 2016

JUDGMENT

1. I agree with the unanimous opinion of the three assessors, finding the accused guilty as charged on both counts.
   
2. I will give my detail reasons tomorrow.
   
3. Given the above, I find the accused guilty as charged on both counts and convict him accordingly on those counts.
   
4. Assessors thanked and released.
   

Salesi Temo
JUDGE

Solicitor for State : Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, Suva.
Solicitor for Accused : Legal Aid Commission, Suva.