19780626 TZHC Mbeya

19780626 TZHC Mbeya

The evidence established that the appellant was the actual thief, but the prosecution failed to prove the element of breaking required for burglary. Therefore, the conviction for burglary was substituted with entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony under section 295 of the Penal Code. The sentence was accordingly altered.

Citation
19780626 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Appellant: Luther Daniel; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 June 1978
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed with variation
Legal Topics
Burglary, Stealing, Possession of Stolen Property, Burden of Proof, Benefit of Doubt
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Burglary Stealing Possession of Stolen Property Burden of Proof Benefit of Doubt

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Parties

Luther Daniel

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was guilty of burglary and stealing
  2. 2 Whether the conviction for burglary was sustainable on the evidence
  3. 3 Whether the benefit of doubt should be given regarding the burglary charge

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established that the appellant was the actual thief, but the prosecution failed to prove the element of breaking required for burglary. Therefore, the conviction for burglary was substituted with entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony under section 295 of the Penal Code. The sentence was accordingly altered.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with variation

Orders

  • Conviction for burglary substituted with entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony under section 295 of the Penal Code.
  • Sentence for count one altered to 3 years imprisonment.