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State v Usa [2009] FJHC 291; HAC081.2008 (29 July 2009)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
AT SUVA

CRIMINAL CASE NO.: HAC 081 OF 2008

STATE

V

JEKOPE USA

Ms J Cokanasiga for the State
Mr. P Rigamoto [LAC] for the Accused

JUDGMENT

1. Following trial on this matter lasting 2 days, the Assessors returned with an unanimous verdict of not guilty on both counts, charged in the Information, against the accused.

2. I have reviewed the evidence called in the trial, and I have directed myself in accordance with the summing up, I gave to the assessors.

I find that the verdict of the assessors was not perverse. It was open to them to reach such a conclusion on the evidence. I accept their verdict.

3. I therefore find the accused not guilty as charged on both counts. I acquit him accordingly.

Salesi Temo
ACTING JUDGE

At Suva
29 July 2009