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The Court of Appeal upheld Hakuzimana Samuel’s conviction for cannabis trafficking, refusing to reclassify the charge as possession or further reduce or suspend the sentence.
The Court of Appeal upheld Muhire’s conviction for heroin trafficking, finding the evidence showed sale, not mere personal use, and dismissed the appeal.
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 upheld a conviction for cannabis trafficking, finding that the evidence showed intent to sell rather than simple personal use.
Kanyangira's own admissions, the quantity of marijuana (39 boules), and corroborating witness testimony established that he was engaged in trafficking, not mere possession for personal use. The appeal to reduce the conviction to simple possession was unfounded as the evidence demonstrated intent to distribute.
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The Court of Appeal upheld a trafficking conviction for Munyaneza Amos, finding that 1 kg of cannabis brought from Tanzania indicated distribution rather than personal use.
The court found that the appellants were caught packaging a significant quantity of cannabis in 76 sachets, and one appellant admitted the drugs were for sale. The evidence met the threshold for trafficking, not simple possession. However, as first-time offenders and considering the quantity was not extremely large, the sentence was reduced to 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,000 Frw each.
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The Court of Appeal upheld a conviction for cannabis trafficking, finding admissions and witness evidence showed dealing, but reduced the fine for proportionality.
The court found that the evidence established drug trafficking, not simple possession, based on the quantity of cannabis, packaging, and witness testimony. The minimum sentence allowed by law had already been imposed, and further reduction or suspension was not legally permissible.
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The Court of Appeal upheld a cannabis trafficking conviction against Ngezenubwo Dany but reduced his sentence to 15 years and a 5,000,000 Frw fine.
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