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The Court of Appeal dismissed Butera Xavier’s appeal, holding that his sentence had already been sufficiently reduced and no further mitigation was justified.
The Court of Appeal found that the lower courts did not sufficiently consider the appellants' ages and comparative sentencing in similar cases, warranting further reduction of sentences and fines in line with statutory minimums and proportionality.
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The Court of Appeal held that the sentence of 16 years' imprisonment and a fine of 6,000,000 Rwandan francs imposed on Nsengiyumva Thomas had already been sufficiently reduced in light of the gravity of the offence (possession and transport of 3kg of cannabis), his age, and first-time offender status. Further reduction or waiver of the fine was not warranted or permitted by law.
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Given the quantity of cannabis (58 wraps) and the appellant's own admission at the High Court level that it was for sale, the conviction for trafficking stands. The sentence of 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,000 RWF is the minimum permissible and cannot be further reduced or suspended.
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The Court of Appeal held that Bugingo Adolphe’s appeal to the High Court was filed on time, set aside the High Court’s refusal to hear it, and remitted the case.
The Court of Appeal held that the sentence imposed on Dusabe Jean was already at the statutory minimum for drug trafficking offenses and could not be further reduced, regardless of mitigating circumstances or admission of guilt.
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The Court of Appeal dismissed a criminal appeal seeking further sentence reduction, holding that the appellant had already received the minimum lawful sentence.
The Court of Appeal reduced Ahishakiye Théoneste’s sentence for cannabis offences from 25 years and 20,001,000 Frw to 15 years and 5,000,000 Frw.
The sentence imposed on Mukandinda Pétronille could not be further reduced below 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of five million Rwandan francs, as these are the statutory minimums for the offence after considering mitigating circumstances. Suspension of the sentence was not permitted as the sentence exceeded five years.
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The Court of Appeal upheld Uwimpuhwe Claude’s conviction for defilement of a minor, holding that a medical report is not conclusive where other evidence proves the offence.
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