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The Court of Appeal upheld convictions for assault causing death, finding the evidence sufficient, but reduced each appellant’s sentence to 10 years and a 3,000,000 Frw fine.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Nsanzimana’s appeal, holding that late appeal grounds were inadmissible and that the official birth certificate proved the victim was a minor.
The Court of Appeal upheld a conviction for child sexual assault based on the accused’s consistent confessions, but reduced the sentence to 15 years.
The Court of Appeal upheld a conviction for cannabis trafficking, finding that the evidence showed intent to sell rather than simple personal use.
The Court of Appeal held that the evidence was sufficient to uphold convictions for defilement of a minor and dismissed the appellants’ challenge.
The Court of Appeal upheld a 20-year sentence for child sexual assault, finding the medical report, witness evidence, and the accused’s initial confession corroborated each other.
The Court of Appeal quashed Bizimana Aloys’s conviction for defilement, finding the evidence inconsistent and insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Inducement by the victim is not a valid defense in child defilement cases due to strict liability; the correct sentencing law must be applied, and mitigating circumstances warrant reduction of sentence to 14 years.
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A notarial will is invalid if secrecy is breached by disclosure to a beneficiary before the testator's death, as this contravenes the requirement for confidentiality under Rwandan succession law. In tax matters, a second audit following annulment of the first for procedural errors does not require explicit mention in the annulment decision. In criminal cases, mitigation of sentence is discretionary and must be justified by the court, which is not bound to reduce the sentence even if mitigating factors are present. Confessions and witness statements retain evidentiary value subject to judicial…
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The Court of Appeal held that Tuyizere Fidèle’s conduct supported drug trafficking, not mere possession, and that the reduced 15-year sentence could not be lowered further.
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