19891127 TZCA Mbeya4 1
The conviction was supported by credible evidence including the caution statement and corroborating testimony; no substantive proof was provided of ineffective legal representation; the sentence imposed was not excessive.
- Citation
- 19891127 TZCA Mbeya4 1
- Parties
- Appellant: Justin Mwiligale; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 27 November 1989
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Abortion, Voluntariness of Confession, Effective Legal Representation
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Justin Mwiligale
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for manslaughter was supported by credible evidence
- 2 Whether the caution statement was voluntarily made
- 3 Whether the appellant was effectively represented by counsel
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction was supported by credible evidence including the caution statement and corroborating testimony; no substantive proof was provided of ineffective legal representation; the sentence imposed was not excessive.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence of ten years' imprisonment affirmed
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