UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAMUREKE

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAMUREKE

The minimum sentence for intentional homicide with mitigating circumstances is 15 years imprisonment under current law. Since Bamureke Fred had already received this minimum, no further reduction is legally permissible.

Citation
RPAA 00832/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Defendant: 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
Murder, Mitigating Circumstances, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Murder Mitigating Circumstances Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Bamureke Fred

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 15-year sentence for intentional homicide can be further reduced due to additional mitigating circumstances.

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum sentence for intentional homicide with mitigating circumstances is 15 years imprisonment under current law. Since Bamureke Fred had already received this minimum, no further reduction is legally permissible.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal by Bamureke Fred is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment of the High Court, Rwamagana Chamber, sentencing Bamureke Fred to 15 years imprisonment is upheld in all respects.