UBUSHINJACYAHA v. NSENGIYUMVA N’ABANDI

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. NSENGIYUMVA N’ABANDI

Conviction of Nsengiyumva Innocent and Ngendahimana Evariste upheld based on consistent witness testimony and medical evidence; compensation to victims affirmed as within court's discretion; sentence for Ngendahimana Evariste reduced due to age at time of offense.

Citation
RPAA 00694/2021/CA - CMB 00695/2021/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant/accused: Nsengiyumva Innocent; Appellant/accused: Ngendahimana Evariste; Civil Claimant: Nyirabahutu Marceline (and children: Niyogisubizo Sandrine, Nkurunziza Emmanuel, Uwamahoro Honorine); Civil Claimant: Munyarugerero Bernard; Civil Claimant: Mukamusoni Evelyne; Civil Claimant: Ntawiheba Léonidas; Civil Claimant: Ntawuhoranukuri Alexis; Civil Claimant: Mugabushaka Théogène; Civil Claimant: Nyirasafari Florence; Civil Claimant: Ntirenganya Jeanne d’Arc
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
16 November 2023
Case Number
RPAA 00694/2021/CA - CMB 00695/2021/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal by Nsengiyumva Innocent dismissed; appeal by Ngendahimana Evariste partially allowed for sentence reduction.
Legal Topics
Intentional Assault Causing Death, Damages Arising From Crime, Assessment of Compensation, Juvenile Sentencing, Evidentiary Standards
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Civil Liability Intentional Assault Causing Death Damages Arising From Crime Assessment of Compensation Juvenile Sentencing Evidentiary Standards

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Nsengiyumva Innocent

Appellant/accused

Ngendahimana Evariste

Appellant/accused

Nyirabahutu Marceline (and children: Niyogisubizo Sandrine, Nkurunziza Emmanuel, Uwamahoro Honorine)

Civil Claimant

Munyarugerero Bernard

Civil Claimant

Mukamusoni Evelyne

Civil Claimant

Ntawiheba Léonidas

Civil Claimant

Ntawuhoranukuri Alexis

Civil Claimant

Mugabushaka Théogène

Civil Claimant

Nyirasafari Florence

Civil Claimant

Ntirenganya Jeanne d’Arc

Civil Claimant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Ngendahimana Evariste and Nsengiyumva Innocent were properly convicted based on evidence
  2. 2 Whether compensation to victims was properly assessed
  3. 3 Whether Ngendahimana Evariste was entitled to mitigation due to age

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction of Nsengiyumva Innocent and Ngendahimana Evariste upheld based on consistent witness testimony and medical evidence; compensation to victims affirmed as within court's discretion; sentence for Ngendahimana Evariste reduced due to age at time of offense.

Court Disposition

Appeal by Nsengiyumva Innocent dismissed; appeal by Ngendahimana Evariste partially allowed for sentence reduction.

Orders

  • Ngendahimana Evariste sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and fined 2,500,000 Frw.
  • Nsengiyumva Innocent's sentence of 20 years imprisonment and 5,000,000 Frw fine upheld.