martin alphonce kisere vs republic 2023 tzca 17658 26 september 2023
The appellants were properly identified through recognition by familiar witnesses under adequate lighting conditions, and the failure to supply proceedings did not occasion injustice or prejudice, thus the conviction and sentences are sustained.
- Citation
- martin alphonce kisere vs republic 2023 tzca 17658 26 september 2023
- Parties
- Appellant: Martin Alphonse @ Kisere; Appellant: Thomas John; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 26 September 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Second and Final Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Armed Robbery, Identification Evidence, Fair Trial, Recognition Evidence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Martin Alphonse @ Kisere
Appellant
Thomas John
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second and Final Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellants were positively identified at the scene of crime
- 2 Whether failure to supply appellants with copies of proceedings rendered the trial unfair
Ratio Decidendi
The appellants were properly identified through recognition by familiar witnesses under adequate lighting conditions, and the failure to supply proceedings did not occasion injustice or prejudice, thus the conviction and sentences are sustained.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Conviction and sentences of 30 years imprisonment sustained
- Appellants remain convicted and sentenced as per trial and first appellate court
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