19921102 TZHC Mwanza

19921102 TZHC Mwanza

The conviction was proper and well-founded based on the evidence; the sentence imposed was within statutory limits and appropriate given the seriousness of the offence.

Citation
19921102 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Damas Michael; Appellant: S. M. Mwalimu; Appellant: J. J. J. Lulumba; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
2 November 1992
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breaking Into a Building, Felony, Minimum Sentences
Source Language
English

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Parties

Damas Michael

Appellant

S. M. Mwalimu

Appellant

J. J. J. Lulumba

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for breaking into a building and committing a felony was proper
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful and appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was proper and well-founded based on the evidence; the sentence imposed was within statutory limits and appropriate given the seriousness of the offence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence upheld
  • appellants to serve sentence as imposed