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State v Tulagi - Judgment [2014] FJHC 269; HAC069.2008S (4 April 2014)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. HAC 069 OF 2008S

STATE

vs

ADRIU TULAGI

Counsels : Ms. M. Fong and Ms. S. Navia for the State
Accused in Person
Hearings : 31 March, 1 to 3 April, 2014
Summing Up : 4 April, 2014
Judgment : 4 April, 2014

JUDGMENT

1. Two of the assessors have found the accused not guilty as charged on all counts.
   
2. One assessor found the accused not guilty as charged on counts nos. 1 and 4, but guilty on counts nos. 2 and 3.
   
3. The final judgment on the guilt or otherwise of the accused, is the prerogative of the trial judge.
   
4. In this case, I disagree with the not guilty opinions of all the assessors.
   
5. I find the accused guilty as charged on all counts and convict him accordingly.
   
6. I will give my written reasons when I deliver my sentence.
   
7. Assessors thanked and released.
   

Salesi Temo

JUDGE

Solicitor for the State : Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, Suva.

Solicitor for the Accused : Accused in Person.