19910117 TZCA Arusha
The trial judge did not misdirect himself in exercising discretion regarding sentencing. The offences were distinct and warranted consecutive sentences. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
- Citation
- 19910117 TZCA Arusha
- Parties
- Appellant: Godlizen Joseph Ilay; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 17 January 1991
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Sentencing, Consecutive Sentences
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Godlizen Joseph Ilay
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentences imposed for manslaughter were manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the trial judge erred in ordering consecutive sentences
Ratio Decidendi
The trial judge did not misdirect himself in exercising discretion regarding sentencing. The offences were distinct and warranted consecutive sentences. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
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