final sentence VICENT TIMOTH 1 TANZLII

Given the use of a dangerous weapon (knife), the seriousness of the offence, and the circumstances, the offence was classified as high-level manslaughter. The starting sentence was set at 18 years, reduced by one third for the guilty plea, resulting in a 12-year imprisonment sentence, subject to deduction of time already spent in custody.

Citation: final sentence VICENT TIMOTH 1 TANZLII
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Vicent Timoth @ Ng’unda
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 14 February 2022
Procedural Posture: Criminal Sessions Case / Sentencing After Guilty Plea to Manslaughter
Outcome: Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, with time spent in custody to be deducted.
Legal Topics: Manslaughter, Sentencing, Plea Bargain
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Plea Bargain

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Vicent Timoth @ Ng’unda

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sessions Case / Sentencing After Guilty Plea to Manslaughter

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for manslaughter after guilty plea
2 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

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Court Disposition

Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, with time spent in custody to be deducted.

Orders

Accused to serve 12 years imprisonment for manslaughter under sections 195 and 198 of the Penal Code, less time already spent in custody.
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