19861026 TZHC Mtwara

19861026 TZHC Mtwara

Both appellants took all necessary steps to fulfil their intention to steal oil belonging to a specified authority, and were properly convicted of attempted stealing. The sentences imposed were the statutory minimum and in accordance with the law.

Citation
19861026 TZHC Mtwara
Parties
Appellant: Hassani Kashidi; Appellant: Andrea Masonga; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 October 1986
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Consolidated Appeals
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Attempted Stealing, Sentencing, Minimum Sentences, Theft of Property by Employees
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Attempted Stealing Sentencing Minimum Sentences Theft of Property by Employees

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Parties

Hassani Kashidi

Appellant

Andrea Masonga

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Consolidated Appeals

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellants were properly convicted of attempted stealing
  2. 2 Whether the sentences imposed were lawful and appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Both appellants took all necessary steps to fulfil their intention to steal oil belonging to a specified authority, and were properly convicted of attempted stealing. The sentences imposed were the statutory minimum and in accordance with the law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • convictions and sentences affirmed