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Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeje ko Nahimana Jean de Dieu ahamwa n’icuruzwa ry’abantu, ariko rugabanya igihano kiva ku myaka 20 n’ihazabu ya 20.000.000 frw kigera ku myaka 15 n’ihazabu ya 15.000.000 frw.
The Court of Appeal upheld Muhire’s conviction for heroin trafficking, finding the evidence showed sale, not mere personal use, and dismissed the appeal.
Digest of Court of Appeal precedents on unsigned interview records, confessions, sentencing discretion, proof, testimony, retrials, and related procedure.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Ishimwe Seth’s appeal, upheld his murder conviction, and maintained his 25-year sentence, relying on corroborated witness evidence and flight.
The Court of Appeal upheld Habarurema’s conviction for rape of a mentally disabled person, but reduced his sentence to 9 years and a 500,000 Frw fine.
The Court of Appeal held that only the prosecution may seek criminal penalties in a private prosecution appeal, so the High Court lacked power to convict and sentence. Damages were upheld.
The Court of Appeal upheld convictions for assault causing death, finding the evidence sufficient, but reduced each appellant’s sentence to 10 years and a 3,000,000 Frw fine.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Nsanzimana’s appeal, holding that late appeal grounds were inadmissible and that the official birth certificate proved the victim was a minor.
The Court of Appeal upheld a conviction for cannabis trafficking, finding that the evidence showed intent to sell rather than simple personal use.
The High Court upheld a bribery conviction, holding that a single credible witness can suffice and that an unsigned seizure report does not invalidate the evidence.
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