CPR3701
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
(a) Court(s) with trial jurisdiction over the charges
The High Court has jurisdiction over the charges in this case, as robbery with aggravating circumstances
is a Schedule 5 offense under the Criminal Procedure Act. Schedule 5 offenses, due to their serious
nature, including the possibility of life imprisonment, fall within the jurisdiction of the High Court rather
than the Regional Court.
• Why the High Court?
Robbery with aggravating circumstances involves the use of violence and firearms, which is
considered a serious crime. Under the Criminal Procedure Act, the High Court deals with crimes that
carry a potential life sentence. The Regional Court, by contrast, typically handles crimes with a
maximum sentence of up to 15 years' imprisonment. Given the seriousness of robbery with
aggravating circumstances, the High Court in Kimberley should have jurisdiction over this case.
(b) Which court should have jurisdiction over A, B, and C?
• A: Since A was apprehended at the scene of the robbery in Kimberley, the trial should be held in
the High Court in Kimberley, as the robbery occurred there and the offense is of a serious nature.
B and C: Even though B and C were arrested in Cape Town, the crime took place in Kimberley, and the
case is tied to the robbery committed there. Therefore, the High Court in Kimberley
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ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
(a) Court(s) with trial jurisdiction over the charges
The High Court has jurisdiction over the charges in this case, as robbery with aggravating circumstances
is a Schedule 5 offense under the Criminal Procedure Act. Schedule 5 offenses, due to their serious
nature, including the possibility of life imprisonment, fall within the jurisdiction of the High Court rather
than the Regional Court.
• Why the High Court?
Robbery with aggravating circumstances involves the use of violence and firearms, which is
considered a serious crime. Under the Criminal Procedure Act, the High Court deals with crimes that
carry a potential life sentence. The Regional Court, by contrast, typically handles crimes with a
maximum sentence of up to 15 years' imprisonment. Given the seriousness of robbery with
aggravating circumstances, the High Court in Kimberley should have jurisdiction over this case.
(b) Which court should have jurisdiction over A, B, and C?
• A: Since A was apprehended at the scene of the robbery in Kimberley, the trial should be held in
the High Court in Kimberley, as the robbery occurred there and the offense is of a serious nature.
B and C: Even though B and C were arrested in Cape Town, the crime took place in Kimberley, and the
case is tied to the robbery committed there. Therefore, the High Court in Kimberley
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
