UBUSHINJACYAHA v. KABERUKA N’UNDI

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. KABERUKA N’UNDI

The medical report was admissible after the doctor took the oath and explained it in court, curing the procedural defect. Evidence established that Kaberuka Jean Pierre strangled the victim with a metallic wire during a struggle in water, assisted by Habiyambere Alexis, whose actions facilitated the crime. Witness...

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Citation
RPAA 00024/2020/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant: Kaberuka Jean Pierre; Appellant: Habiyambere Alexis
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
17 July 2020
Case Number
RPAA 00024/2020/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed
Legal Topics
Murder, Medical Evidence, Admissibility of Expert Reports, Joint Criminal Enterprise, Burden of Proof
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Murder Medical Evidence Admissibility of Expert Reports Joint Criminal Enterprise Burden of Proof

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Kaberuka Jean Pierre

Appellant

Habiyambere Alexis

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in convicting Kaberuka Jean Pierre and Habiyambere Alexis for murder
  2. 2 Whether the medical report without prior oath is admissible
  3. 3 Whether evidence of witnesses was credible and sufficient

Ratio Decidendi

The medical report was admissible after the doctor took the oath and explained it in court, curing the procedural defect. Evidence established that Kaberuka Jean Pierre strangled the victim with a metallic wire during a struggle in water, assisted by Habiyambere Alexis, whose actions facilitated the crime. Witness testimonies and forensic evidence corroborated the prosecution's case. The appeal lacked merit; conviction and sentence were upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed

Orders

  • The judgment of the High Court (RPA 00670/2018/HC/KIG) dated 11/01/2019 remains unchanged.
  • Court fees are payable to the State treasury.