19871222 TZHC Mbeya

19871222 TZHC Mbeya

The appellants were adequately identified by the complainant, and the procedural irregularity in plea taking did not occasion a failure of justice. The conviction stands as the guilt is clear beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
19871222 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Appellant: Chesko s/o Kivikule; Appellant: Francis s/o Dereashi; Appellant: Atalio s/o Sunou; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
22 December 1987
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery With Violence, Identification Evidence, Procedural Irregularity, Plea Taking
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Identification Evidence Procedural Irregularity Plea Taking

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Parties

Chesko s/o Kivikule

Appellant

Francis s/o Dereashi

Appellant

Atalio s/o Sunou

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellants were properly identified as perpetrators of robbery with violence
  2. 2 Whether procedural irregularity in plea taking invalidates conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The appellants were adequately identified by the complainant, and the procedural irregularity in plea taking did not occasion a failure of justice. The conviction stands as the guilt is clear beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The consolidated appeals are dismissed in their entirety.