19700206 TZHC Dar es salaam
The appellant's explanation for possession of stolen property was not credible, and the evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt; thus, the conviction and sentence were proper.
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- Citation
- 19700206 TZHC Dar es salaam
- Parties
- Appellant: Nmdoro Mshamu; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 6 February 1970
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal summarily rejected
- Legal Topics
- Office Breaking, Receiving Stolen Property, Minimum Sentences, Appeal Procedure
- Source Language
- english
Criminal Law Office Breaking Receiving Stolen Property Minimum Sentences Appeal Procedure
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Parties
Nmdoro Mshamu
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for receiving stolen property was proper given the evidence
- 2 Whether the appellant's explanation for possession of stolen property was credible
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's explanation for possession of stolen property was not credible, and the evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt; thus, the conviction and sentence were proper.
Court Disposition
appeal summarily rejected
Orders
- appeal dismissed
- conviction and sentence affirmed
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