R v James Kombi (Criminal Review Case 1 of 1937) [1937] ZMHCNR 15 (31 December 1937)

160 Vol. I] R. v. JAMES KOMBI. A Cr im in a l R e v i e w Ca s e o f 1937. Previous conviction—meaning o f “ previous" . In the judgment hereunder the meaning o f “ previous con­ viction ” is explained. Wilson, A . J .: Sentences in both cases confirmed. Please point out to the Magistrate that the “ previous ” conviction which I have marked was subsequent to the offences o f which the convict has now been convicted. “ Previous ” means previous to a subsequent offence not merely to a subsequent conviction.