UBUSHINJACYAHA v UWIMANA
The accused completed the offense of armed robbery by entering the house, breaking the lock with a weapon, gathering and appropriating items, and being apprehended in the act. The fact that the stolen items were recovered does not reduce the offense to an attempt. The minimum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment is mandatory and cannot be further reduced, and confession at the appeal stage does not justify mitigation.
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- Armed robbery
- Attempted robbery
- Sentencing
- Appeal procedure