IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL CASE NO. HAC 083 OF 2015S

STATE

vs

INOKE RATU

Counsels	:	Mr. M. Vosawale and Ms. S. Lodhia for State
			Ms. C. Choy and Ms. K. Boseiwaqa for Accused
Hearings	:	15 to 19 and 23 August, 2016
Summing Up	:	24 August, 2016
Judgment	:	24 August, 2016

JUDGMENT

1.	I have heard the opinion of the 3 assessors.  It is a mixed verdict.  I agree with the minority opinion.  I disagree with the majority decision.

2.	I will give my written reasons tomorrow.

3.	I find the accused guilty as charged and I convict him accordingly.

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.