High Court · [2016] ZMHC 219 · 30 December 2016

People v Mwenda (HP 173 of 2016) [2016] ZMHC 219 (30 December 2016)

Accused convicted of aggravated robbery for using a gun to steal a taxi; the weapon's status as a firearm was not proven. Flynote Criminal law — Aggravated robbery — Threatening victim with a gun and theft of vehicle — Possession of stolen vehicle and failure of accused’s purchase defence — Distinction between offensive weapon and firearm; requirement to prove firearm under Firearms Act. Read full summary

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