20190227 TZHC Mwanza

20190227 TZHC Mwanza

The prosecution failed to prove that the appellant was in exclusive possession of the stolen cattle and that the money found was proceeds of the crime; therefore, the doctrine of recent possession was not properly invoked and the conviction and sentence cannot stand.

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Citation
20190227 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Mateso s/o Petro @ Hamis; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Cattle Theft, Doctrine of Recent Possession, Sentencing
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Cattle Theft Doctrine of Recent Possession Sentencing

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Parties

Mateso s/o Petro @ Hamis

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the doctrine of recent possession was properly invoked against the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was excessive and improper

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove that the appellant was in exclusive possession of the stolen cattle and that the money found was proceeds of the crime; therefore, the doctrine of recent possession was not properly invoked and the conviction and sentence cannot stand.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence quashed and set aside
  • appellant to be released forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held