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The Court of Appeal dismissed Ishimwe Seth’s appeal, upheld his murder conviction, and maintained his 25-year sentence, relying on corroborated witness evidence and flight.
The Court of Appeal upheld Habarurema’s conviction for rape of a mentally disabled person, but reduced his sentence to 9 years and a 500,000 Frw fine.
Due to the minimal quantity of cannabis (two plants) and lack of evidence of intent to distribute, the offence is reclassified from cultivation to possession, warranting a reduced sentence under the relevant statute.
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The Court of Appeal reduced Habumuremyi Decro Patrice’s sentence for attempted murder from 25 years to 20 years, finding partial merit in his appeal.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Ndikubwimana Vedaste alias Gasenda’s appeal and upheld his conviction and sentence for armed robbery and intentional assault.
The appellant's admission of guilt was already considered by the High Court in reducing the sentence from life imprisonment to 25 years. No credible evidence of provocation was presented, and the issue was not raised at trial, making it inadmissible on appeal. The High Court did not err in its sentencing discretion, and no further mitigation was warranted.
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Micomyiza Christophe's admission of guilt was considered and resulted in mitigation from life imprisonment to 25 years. No credible evidence of provocation was presented at trial, and new grounds raised on appeal regarding provocation cannot be considered. The sentence imposed by the High Court was appropriate given the brutality of the crime and the circumstances.
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The Court of Appeal dismissed Baho International Hospital Ltd’s appeal seeking to suspend execution of a labour judgment pending revision proceedings.
The Court of Appeal upheld Kubwimana Longin’s conviction for cannabis trafficking, finding witness testimony and seizure of 26 packets sufficient evidence.
Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeje ko icyaha cyagumye ari ubwicanyi kandi ko nta mpamvu nyoroshyacyaha zatumye igihano kigabanywa.
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