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
Legal Issues
- 1 whether conviction for robbery with violence was proper
- 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
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