Criminal Sessions Case 23 of 2022 Judgment Mrisha J

Criminal Sessions Case 23 of 2022 Judgment Mrisha J

The accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitted the facts, and mitigating factors warranted a reduced sentence.

Citation
Criminal Sessions Case 23 of 2022 Judgment Mrisha J
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Essau Constantino @ Komachi
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sessions Case / Judgment
Outcome
Convicted on plea of guilty to manslaughter; sentenced to one year imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Plea Bargaining
Source Language
English

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Essau Constantino @ Komachi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sessions Case / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the accused is guilty of manslaughter
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for manslaughter

Ratio Decidendi

The accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitted the facts, and mitigating factors warranted a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

Convicted on plea of guilty to manslaughter; sentenced to one year imprisonment.

Orders

  • Essau Constantino @ Komachi to serve one year imprisonment.