19931006 TZHC Dodoma

19931006 TZHC Dodoma

There was ample evidence that the appellant was found in possession of stolen cattle, and his conduct indicated knowledge that the cattle were stolen. The sentence imposed was within statutory limits and not manifestly excessive.

Citation
19931006 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Appellant (not named); Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 October 1993
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Receiving Stolen Property, Sentencing, Appeals
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery Receiving Stolen Property Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Appellant (not named)

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appellate

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for receiving stolen property was proper
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

There was ample evidence that the appellant was found in possession of stolen cattle, and his conduct indicated knowledge that the cattle were stolen. The sentence imposed was within statutory limits and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed