19931117 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19931117 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The appellant's conduct was inconsistent with an innocent driver; evidence established he knew the goods were stolen and not destined for the District Council, justifying conviction and statutory sentence.

Citation
19931117 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Kcesirini L.J.S Livasco; Respondent: State
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 November 1993
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Obtaining Goods by False Pretences, Sentencing, Compensation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Obtaining Goods by False Pretences Sentencing Compensation

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Parties

Kcesirini L.J.S Livasco

Appellant

State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was properly convicted for obtaining goods by false pretences
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate for a first offender

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's conduct was inconsistent with an innocent driver; evidence established he knew the goods were stolen and not destined for the District Council, justifying conviction and statutory sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • sentence upheld