19820720 TZCA Dar es Salaam

19820720 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The trial judge considered all relevant facts and the sentence of 10 years imprisonment was appropriate; there was no basis for reducing the sentence as the use of force in apprehending the deceased was unjustified.

Citation
19820720 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Marselino Beda Banda; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 July 1982
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Plea of Guilty
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Plea of Guilty

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Parties

Marselino Beda Banda

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 10 years imprisonment for manslaughter was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge considered all relevant facts and the sentence of 10 years imprisonment was appropriate; there was no basis for reducing the sentence as the use of force in apprehending the deceased was unjustified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed