19760213 TZHC Tanga

19760213 TZHC Tanga

The evidence, including the extent of damage and sequence of collisions, established that the appellant was speeding, and a reasonable person would consider his manner of driving dangerous under the circumstances. The conviction and sentence were proper.

Citation
19760213 TZHC Tanga
Parties
Appellant: Joseph Kondo; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
13 February 1976
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

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Parties

Joseph Kondo

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant caused death by dangerous driving under section 44A(1) of the Road Traffic Ordinance, Cap 168
  2. 2 Whether the evidence established that the appellant was speeding and driving dangerously
  3. 3 Whether the conviction and sentence were proper

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence, including the extent of damage and sequence of collisions, established that the appellant was speeding, and a reasonable person would consider his manner of driving dangerous under the circumstances. The conviction and sentence were proper.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence upheld
  • no change to disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for two years