19830716 TZHC Mbeya2

19830716 TZHC Mbeya2

The conviction for burglary and stealing was not sustainable as the article was found in the appellant's possession one year after the burglary; the proper conviction was for receiving stolen property under section 311.

Citation
19830716 TZHC Mbeya2
Parties
Appellant: Ndoii; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
16 July 1983
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
conviction for burglary and stealing set aside; conviction for receiving substituted; sentence varied
Legal Topics
Burglary, Stealing, Receiving Stolen Property, Proof of Possession
Source Language
English

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Parties

Ndoii

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the appellant committed burglary and stealing or should have been charged with receiving stolen property

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for burglary and stealing was not sustainable as the article was found in the appellant's possession one year after the burglary; the proper conviction was for receiving stolen property under section 311.

Court Disposition

conviction for burglary and stealing set aside; conviction for receiving substituted; sentence varied

Orders

  • Concurrent sentences of 3 years and 6 months set aside
  • Appellant sentenced to 3 years for receiving stolen property