19930326 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19930326 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The conviction was justified as the complainant's evidence was corroborated by the co-accused's cautioned statement, establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Child witness procedure was followed, and evidence was properly received.

Citation
19930326 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Respondent: The United Republic; Appellant: Jama; Co Accused: Agnes Wales; Co Accused: Charles Urusi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 March 1993
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery With Violence, Evidence of Co Accused, Child Witness Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Evidence of Co Accused Child Witness Procedure

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Parties

The United Republic

Respondent

Jama

Appellant

Agnes Wales

Co Accused

Charles Urusi

Co Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction based on evidence of complainant and co-accused was proper
  2. 2 Whether child witness procedure was correctly applied

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was justified as the complainant's evidence was corroborated by the co-accused's cautioned statement, establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Child witness procedure was followed, and evidence was properly received.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence affirmed
  • Appellant's appeal dismissed in entirety