Section 138: One offence proved among several
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138. One offence proved among several
(1) Where it appears that one or more of the charges in an information is
or are sufficient in law, and, although one other charge, or several other
charges, in the same information is or are deemed to be insufficient, the accused shall be acquitted in respect of such charge or charges as is or are
held to be insufficient, and judgment shall be given in respect of such
charges as are sufficient.
(2) (a) Subject to paragraph (b), the Intermediate Court may on sentencing a person convicted of more than one offence under section 303, 304,
305, 306 or 307 of the Criminal Code order that the sentences shall run
consecutively.
(b) No order shall be made under paragraph (a) whereby a person
shall be required to serve sentences which in the aggregate exceed 30 years.
[S. 138 amended by Act 1 of 1985.]