19700708 TZHC Dar es salaam

19700708 TZHC Dar es salaam

The appellants were properly identified during the robbery and the original sentences were inadequate given the gravity of the offence and the amount of property stolen.

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Citation
19700708 TZHC Dar es salaam
Parties
Appellant: Masiayi Azimoto; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
8 July 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed as to conviction; sentences enhanced
Legal Topics
Robbery With Violence, Sentencing, Identification Evidence
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Sentencing Identification Evidence

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Parties

Masiayi Azimoto

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 whether conviction for robbery with violence was proper
  2. 2 whether sentences imposed by trial court were adequate

Ratio Decidendi

The appellants were properly identified during the robbery and the original sentences were inadequate given the gravity of the offence and the amount of property stolen.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed as to conviction; sentences enhanced

Orders

  • sentences of imprisonment set aside
  • each appellant to receive four years imprisonment