19861202 TZCA Dar es Salaam

19861202 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The court upheld the convictions and sentences, finding sufficient evidence of involvement in cattle theft and emphasizing the need for deterrence due to the prevalence of the offence.

Citation
19861202 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Mayenge Kalyehu; Appellant: Shabaan Mtingo; Appellant: Mayala Samuel; Appellant: Shija Lyimi; Appellant: Gafiru Mude; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
2 December 1986
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
convictions and sentences upheld
Legal Topics
Cattle Theft, Economic Crimes, Sentencing
Source Language
English

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Parties

Mayenge Kalyehu

Appellant

Shabaan Mtingo

Appellant

Mayala Samuel

Appellant

Shija Lyimi

Appellant

Gafiru Mude

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for cattle theft was proper
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The court upheld the convictions and sentences, finding sufficient evidence of involvement in cattle theft and emphasizing the need for deterrence due to the prevalence of the offence.

Court Disposition

convictions and sentences upheld