19820629 TZHC Tabora

The appellant was found in recent possession of the stolen cattle, which were properly identified, and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation; thus, the conviction was inevitable.

Citation: 19820629 TZHC Tabora
Parties: Appellant: Lugada Igobeko; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 29 June 1982
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Cattle Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Sentencing
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Cattle Theft Possession of Stolen Property Sentencing

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Parties

Lugada Igobeko

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant was properly convicted of cattle theft
2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found in recent possession of the stolen cattle, which were properly identified, and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation; thus, the conviction was inevitable.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

conviction and sentence confirmed