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State v Sevici - judgment [1994] FJHC 18; HAC0018j.1993s (17 February 1994)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
(SUVA)
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 18 OF 1993

STATE

-v-

LEONE SEVICI
Aka FANE

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

Ms. S. Kaimacuata for the State
Accused in person.

JUDGMENT

I now deliver the judgment of the Court. The Accused, Leone Seveci alias Fane, is charged with the offence of rape contrary to Sections 149 and 150 of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.

The particulars alleged against him are that on the 8th day of November, 1992, at Naitonitoni, Navua, he had carnal knowledge of Josivini Toga without her consent.

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

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

I find Accused guilty of rape, as charged, and I convict him accordingly.

S W Kepa
JUDGE

17th February, 1994.

HAC0018J.93S