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A conviction based on a plea of guilty is only proper if the plea is unequivocal and the accused fully understands and admits every element of the charge; otherwise, the conviction cannot stand.

Citation
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Parties
Appellant: Ally s/o Iddi; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1977
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Plea of Guilty, Unlawful Possession of Government Trophy, Wildlife Conservation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Plea of Guilty Unlawful Possession of Government Trophy Wildlife Conservation

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Parties

Ally s/o Iddi

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appellate

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's plea of guilty was unequivocal
  2. 2 Whether the conviction and sentence based on the plea were proper

Ratio Decidendi

A conviction based on a plea of guilty is only proper if the plea is unequivocal and the accused fully understands and admits every element of the charge; otherwise, the conviction cannot stand.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence set aside