19700619 TZHC Dar es salaam

19700619 TZHC Dar es salaam

The appellant's explanation for the missing money was not credible, and the evidence supported the conclusion that he stole the funds while employed in public service. The conviction and statutory minimum sentence were justified.

Citation
19700619 TZHC Dar es salaam
Parties
Appellant: Samwel Ungele; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
19 June 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.
Legal Topics
Stealing by Public Servant, Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing by Public Servant Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

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Parties

Samwel Ungele

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant stole money collected as a public servant
  2. 2 Whether the conviction and sentence were justified based on the evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's explanation for the missing money was not credible, and the evidence supported the conclusion that he stole the funds while employed in public service. The conviction and statutory minimum sentence were justified.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.

Orders

  • Conviction and statutory minimum sentence of two years and twenty-four strokes confirmed.
  • Order for compensation of TShs. 459/- to the Republic confirmed.