S. Chuckal

The offender was found guilty of 17 counts of fraud and one count of breaching probation, relating to unfulfilled promises to supply sea cans, saunas, and construction services.

The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence given the offender's extensive criminal record for similar fraudulent activities.

Applying the totality principle, the court grouped the offences by category and imposed consecutive sentences for each category, resulting in a global sentence of 36 months' imprisonment, alongside orders for restitution and a fine in lieu of forfeiture.

The accused was charged with first-degree murder after fatally stabbing his twin sister's boyfriend in the abdomen following a physical altercation.

The accused claimed self-defence, defence of his sister, and accident, arguing he only intended to intimidate the victim.

The court rejected these defences, finding the accused acted out of anger and vengeance rather than a genuine belief of a threat.

However, considering the accused's youth, intoxication, and extreme anger, the court found a reasonable doubt as to whether he possessed the specific intent for murder.

The accused was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter.