No double-dipping: Rethinking the tests for duplication of convictions

Authors :
Roberts, Roberts
Journal Title :
South African Law Journal
Citation :
2019 SALJ 489
Subject :
South African courts have long recognised duplication of convictions (or 'splitting of charges') as unacceptable
:
Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 ('CPA') - s 83
:
Duplication of convictions prevents an accused from being convicted and sentenced twice based on the same culpable fact.

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