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Criminal law RPAA 0127/12/CS

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. NZARORA

The Supreme Court upheld Nzarora Jean Claude’s conviction and life sentence, holding that voluntary intoxication did not excuse the crime and the robbery evidence was sufficient.

  • Intoxication as a defense
  • Armed robbery
  • Murder
  • Sentencing mitigation
  • Evidentiary standards
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal law RPA 0252/12/CS

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. PFAKUBAHA

The appellant's actions, including premeditation, use of a deadly weapon, and the intervention of third parties preventing the victim's death, constitute attempted murder under the law. The sentence imposed was appropriate, and neither partial admission of guilt nor intoxication justified further mitigation.

  • Attempted murder
  • Domestic violence
  • Mitigating and aggravating circumstances
  • Intoxication as a defense
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