THE STATE v ISAAC MAPIKI

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the Magistrate erred in ordering restitution instead of compensation under the Parks and Wildlife Act","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"The Magistrate ordered payment of restitution when s105 refers to compensation"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the Magistrate erred in suspending part of the sentence on condition of restitution when compensation is meant to be in addition to the sentence","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"The Magistrate suspended 3 months on condition of restitution"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the sentence imposed was harsh and inappropriate in the circumstances","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The accused received an effective custodial sentence of 3 months for killing animals with his dogs"}

Background