19730608 TZHC Mwanza

19730608 TZHC Mwanza

The trial magistrate properly considered all evidence, including the defence, and correctly identified the stolen gun in the appellant's possession; there was no reason to disturb the conviction or sentence.

Citation
19730608 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Francis Gemgawi; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
8 June 1973
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Store Breaking, Stealing, Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Appeals
Source Language
English

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Parties

Francis Gemgawi

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for store-breaking and stealing was supported by evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The trial magistrate properly considered all evidence, including the defence, and correctly identified the stolen gun in the appellant's possession; there was no reason to disturb the conviction or sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence affirmed