The appellant pleaded guilty to possession of a knuckleduster and was convicted of false imprisonment, blackmail and possession of cocaine with intent to supply. He was sentenced to a total term of 11 years’ imprisonment. The appellant was driving when he saw the victim, who he said owed him money….
The applicant was convicted of false imprisonment, two offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault. For the false imprisonment, he was sentenced to an extended sentence of 6 years comprising a custodial term of 4 years, with concurrent determinate sentences for the assaults. The victim of the…
The applicant was convicted of wounding with intent and false imprisonment and sentenced to an extended sentence of 18 years comprising 14 years’ imprisonment. Four co-accused were acquitted on all counts. The victim was driving his car when he was struck and hemmed in by two other cars, six men…
The applicant was convicted of false imprisonment. He was a serving prisoner when he went to the healthcare wing and punched a doctor, forcing him into a corner. The applicant then held a homemade knife to his own throat and demanded to see the governor. The applicant denied throwing any…