UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAMUREKE

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAMUREKE

The minimum sentence for intentional homicide with mitigating circumstances is 15 years imprisonment. Bamureke Fred has already received this minimum, and the law does not allow further reduction. The appeal is therefore without merit.

Citation
RPAA 00832/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant: Bamureke Fred
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
17 April 2025
Case Number
RPAA 00832/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Mitigation of Sentence, Intentional Homicide, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Mitigation of Sentence Intentional Homicide Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Bamureke Fred

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 15 years imprisonment imposed on Bamureke Fred for intentional homicide can be further reduced

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum sentence for intentional homicide with mitigating circumstances is 15 years imprisonment. Bamureke Fred has already received this minimum, and the law does not allow further reduction. The appeal is therefore without merit.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The High Court judgment is upheld in all respects.
  • The sentence of 15 years imprisonment remains in force.