S v CHIWONDO 1999 (1) ZLR 407 (H)

1999 (1) ZLR p407

Flynote

Criminal law — statutory offences — Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15] — s 12(2) — being found in possession of goods in regard to which there is a reasonable suspicion that they were stolen — whether person may be convicted on this charge on his plea alone

Criminal procedure — admissions — what may be admitted — accused — may only make admissions in respect of matters of which accused has knowledge

Criminal procedure — plea — guilty plea — conviction on basis of plea — charge under s 12(2) of Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15] — whether conviction may be recorded without leading evidence