19700504 TZHC Dar es salaam2

19700504 TZHC Dar es salaam2

The evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant participated in the burglary and was found in possession of stolen property; his explanation was not credible and the conviction and sentence were proper.

Citation
19700504 TZHC Dar es salaam2
Parties
Appellant: Appellant (Name not specified); Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 May 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal summarily rejected
Legal Topics
Burglary, Stealing, Appeal, Evidence, Minimum Sentences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Burglary Stealing Appeal Evidence Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Appellant (Name not specified)

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for burglary and stealing was supported by evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant participated in the burglary and was found in possession of stolen property; his explanation was not credible and the conviction and sentence were proper.

Court Disposition

appeal summarily rejected

Orders

  • appeal dismissed
  • conviction and sentence affirmed