S v D

In S v D, an important case in South African criminal law, the appellant had attempted to rape an eleven-year-old girl. He was a 44-year-old first offender. The complainant had not suffered physical injuries; there was no evidence of psychological damage. The sentence was altered on appeal to three years' imprisonment, half suspended.

See also

References

  • S v D 1995 (2) SACR 502 (C).

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