19710827 TZCA Dar es Salaam4

19710827 TZCA Dar es Salaam4

The conviction is supported by overwhelming evidence, and the absence of a search warrant does not render the evidence inadmissible as long as it is relevant.

Citation
19710827 TZCA Dar es Salaam4
Parties
Appellant: Hugilin s/o Maliatus; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 August 1971
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Stealing, Admissibility of Evidence, Search Without Warrant
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Burglary Stealing Admissibility of Evidence Search Without Warrant

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Parties

Hugilin s/o Maliatus

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for burglary and stealing was justified by the evidence
  2. 2 Whether evidence obtained from an illegal search is admissible

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction is supported by overwhelming evidence, and the absence of a search warrant does not render the evidence inadmissible as long as it is relevant.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence affirmed