republic vs mohamed mshamu likulo 2022 tzhcced 14 27 may 2022

republic vs mohamed mshamu likulo 2022 tzhcced 14 27 may 2022

The accused was found in possession of narcotic drugs at his house, evidenced by the signed certificate of seizure and corroborated by credible prosecution witnesses. The accused's denial was unsubstantiated and did not rebut the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
republic vs mohamed mshamu likulo 2022 tzhcced 14 27 may 2022
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Mohamed Mshamu Likulo
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Trial / Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Narcotic Drugs Trafficking, Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
English

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Mohamed Mshamu Likulo

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Trial / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the accused trafficked in narcotic drugs contrary to the law

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found in possession of narcotic drugs at his house, evidenced by the signed certificate of seizure and corroborated by credible prosecution witnesses. The accused's denial was unsubstantiated and did not rebut the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • The accused is convicted for trafficking in narcotic drugs.
  • The accused is sentenced to twenty five (25) years imprisonment.