UBUSHINJACYAHA v NZAYISENGA

UBUSHINJACYAHA v NZAYISENGA

The appellant was found with a large quantity of cannabis (192 packets), admitted to selling it, and was corroborated by witness testimony and documentary evidence. The evidence established drug trafficking, not mere possession. The sentence imposed by the High Court was the minimum allowed by law, and there was no basis for further reduction or for changing the conviction to simple possession.

Citation
RPAA 00339/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant/accused: NZAYISENGA RUTUKU Uzziel
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
20 December 2024
Case Number
RPAA 00339/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Drug Possession Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

NZAYISENGA RUTUKU Uzziel

Appellant/accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be convicted of drug trafficking or simple possession
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should be reduced

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found with a large quantity of cannabis (192 packets), admitted to selling it, and was corroborated by witness testimony and documentary evidence. The evidence established drug trafficking, not mere possession. The sentence imposed by the High Court was the minimum allowed by law, and there was no basis for further reduction or for changing the conviction to simple possession.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • The appeal by NZAYISENGA Rutuku Uzziel is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment of the High Court, Nyanza Chamber, of 11/04/2024 (RPA 00898/2020/HC/NYZ) is affirmed.