UBUSHINJACYAHA v. HAKIZIMANA

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. HAKIZIMANA

The appellate court found that the conviction was supported by credible and corroborated evidence, including witness testimonies and a medical report, and that the defendant failed to provide convincing rebuttal. The court held that the lower court did not err in its assessment of the evidence or in convicting the...

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Citation
RPAA 01309/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Defendant: Hakizimana Jean Pierre alias Marindogo
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
28 May 2025
Case Number
RPAA 01309/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Evidence in Criminal Trials, Testimony of Witnesses With Conflicts, Defilement of Minors, Appeals Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Evidence in Criminal Trials Testimony of Witnesses With Conflicts Defilement of Minors Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Hakizimana Jean Pierre alias Marindogo

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for defilement of a minor was based on sufficient and credible evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellate court found that the conviction was supported by credible and corroborated evidence, including witness testimonies and a medical report, and that the defendant failed to provide convincing rebuttal. The court held that the lower court did not err in its assessment of the evidence or in convicting the defendant.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal by Hakizimana Jean Pierre alias Marindogo is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment of the High Court, Rwamagana Chamber, sentencing the defendant to 16 years' imprisonment is upheld.