19920220 TZCA Dodoma
The sentence imposed was appropriate given the grave injuries inflicted and the circumstances of the offence; there was no basis to disturb the sentence.
- Citation
- 19920220 TZCA Dodoma
- Parties
- Respondent: Republic; Appellant: Appellant
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 20 February 1992
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Sentencing, Appeal
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Republic
Respondent
Appellant
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence for manslaughter was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the trial judge properly assessed the appropriate punishment
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence imposed was appropriate given the grave injuries inflicted and the circumstances of the offence; there was no basis to disturb the sentence.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- sentence affirmed
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