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State v Ravuwai [2011] FJHC 426; HAC008.2002S (3 August 2011)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

Criminal Case No: HAC008 of 2002S

STATE

v.

1. JOJI RAVUWAI
2. SISARO TALEMAITOGA
3. OSEA VOLAVOLA

Hearing: 1 August 2011
Judgment: 3 August 2011

Counsel: Mr. L. Fotofili for State
Ms S. Vaniqi for 1st & 3rd Accused
Mr. T. Muloilagi for 2nd Accused

JUDGMENT

[1] I am satisfied that all three accused persons have pleaded guilty freely without any pressure, promise or inducement. I am satisfied that they understand the consequences of their guilty pleas. I am satisfied that they have intelligently and competently waived their rights to a trial. The guilty pleas are supported by facts which the accused persons have admitted.

[2] I accept the guilty pleas of the three accused persons.

[3] On the charge of murder, I convict all three accused persons of the lesser offence of manslaughter of Tir Murti contrary to sections 198 and 201 of the Penal Code.

[4] I convict all three accused persons of robbery with violence on Tir Murti contrary to section 293(1)(b) of the Penal Code.

Daniel Goundar
JUDGE

At Suva
3 August 2011

Solicitors:
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for State
Office of the Legal Aid Commission for 1st & 3rd Accused
Office of Muloilagi Law for 2nd Accused