frenk onesmo vs republic 2014 tzca 2138 14 february 2014
The conviction was quashed because the charge was defective, particulars were confusing, evidence was at variance with the charge, key evidence (cautioned statement and PF3) was improperly admitted and expunged, and the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- frenk onesmo vs republic 2014 tzca 2138 14 february 2014
- Parties
- Appellant: Frenk Onesmo; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 14 February 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal (court of Appeal)
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Unlawful Causing Pregnancy, Defective Charge, Admissibility of Evidence, Proof of Age, Proof of Pregnancy, Variance Between Charge and Evidence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Frenk Onesmo
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal (court of Appeal)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the charge was proper and informed the appellant of the allegations
- 2 Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
- 3 Whether the appellant's cautioned statement and PF3 were properly admitted
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction was quashed because the charge was defective, particulars were confusing, evidence was at variance with the charge, key evidence (cautioned statement and PF3) was improperly admitted and expunged, and the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- conviction quashed
- sentence set aside
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