19860329 TZHC Tabora

19860329 TZHC Tabora

The appellant's confession, though retracted and allegedly induced by torture, was admissible as it led to discovery of stolen property. P.W.1 was not an accomplice and his evidence was corroborated. The conviction was justified and the sentence was not illegal due to lack of evidence on property value.

Citation
19860329 TZHC Tabora
Parties
Appellant: Adam Hamisi; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 March 1986
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breaking Into Building, Stealing, Confession, Accomplice Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Breaking Into Building Stealing Confession Accomplice Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

Adam Hamisi

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 admissibility of retracted confession
  2. 2 status of witness as accomplice
  3. 3 corroboration of evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's confession, though retracted and allegedly induced by torture, was admissible as it led to discovery of stolen property. P.W.1 was not an accomplice and his evidence was corroborated. The conviction was justified and the sentence was not illegal due to lack of evidence on property value.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence affirmed