19830314 TZHC Tabora
The conviction was upheld because the stolen goods were found in a locked room occupied by the appellant and another, and the doctrine of recent possession applied. The search was lawful as it was conducted in the presence of the landlord and local official.
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- Citation
- 19830314 TZHC Tabora
- Parties
- Appellant: Oriina; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 14 March 1983
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appellate
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Shop Breaking, Stealing, Recent Possession Doctrine, Search and Seizure
- Source Language
- english
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Parties
Oriina
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for shop breaking and stealing was proper based on the evidence of possession of stolen goods
- 2 Whether the search of the accused's room in his absence was lawful
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction was upheld because the stolen goods were found in a locked room occupied by the appellant and another, and the doctrine of recent possession applied. The search was lawful as it was conducted in the presence of the landlord and local official.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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