19741203 TZCA Dar es Salaam2

The law mandates a minimum sentence for scheduled offences, leaving no discretion for reduction based on personal circumstances.

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Citation: 19741203 TZCA Dar es Salaam2
Parties: Appellant: Moshi Rajabu; Appellant: Rajau Mohamed; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 3 December 1974
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: House Breaking, Stealing, Sentencing, Minimum Sentence
Source Language: english

Criminal Law House Breaking Stealing Sentencing Minimum Sentence

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Parties

Moshi Rajabu

Appellant

Rajau Mohamed

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed for house breaking and stealing should be reduced given the appellants' family commitments

Ratio Decidendi

The law mandates a minimum sentence for scheduled offences, leaving no discretion for reduction based on personal circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeals dismissed; sentences upheld.

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