19780120 TZHC Dodoma
The appellant was properly identified by police officers during the commission of the offence, and there was ample opportunity for identification, making mistaken identity impossible. The conviction and sentences were lawful and appropriate.
- Citation
- 19780120 TZHC Dodoma
- Parties
- Appellant: Benedict Samjanga; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 20 January 1978
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Unlawful Possession, Government Trophy, Identification, Escape From Custody
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
Benedict Samjanga
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was properly identified as being in unlawful possession of government trophy
- 2 Whether the appellant escaped from lawful custody
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant was properly identified by police officers during the commission of the offence, and there was ample opportunity for identification, making mistaken identity impossible. The conviction and sentences were lawful and appropriate.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence on both counts upheld
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