19700206 TZHC Dar es salaam

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

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for receiving stolen property was proper given the evidence
  2. 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