NIBONDIMO v. UBUSHINJACYAHA

NIBONDIMO v. UBUSHINJACYAHA

The sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,100 Frw imposed on Nibondimo Gaspard is the statutory minimum for the offense of trafficking cannabis under current law and cannot be further reduced or suspended. Exemption from the fine is not permitted by law.

Citation
RPAA 00915/2024/CA
Parties
Appellant: Nibondimo Gaspard; Respondent: Ubushinjacyaha
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
17 July 2025
Case Number
RPAA 00915/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Suspended Sentences, Minimum Sentences
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Suspended Sentences Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Nibondimo Gaspard

Appellant

Ubushinjacyaha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on Nibondimo Gaspard can be further reduced
  2. 2 Whether Nibondimo Gaspard is eligible for a suspended sentence and exemption from the fine

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,100 Frw imposed on Nibondimo Gaspard is the statutory minimum for the offense of trafficking cannabis under current law and cannot be further reduced or suspended. Exemption from the fine is not permitted by law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal of Nibondimo Gaspard is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment of the High Court of 16/08/2024 remains unchanged in all its provisions.