19900706 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19900706 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The conviction for corrupt transaction was not proved beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and confusion in the prosecution evidence regarding the alleged bribe. The convictions for failure to offer gold for sale to an authorised dealer and for assaulting and obstructing police officers were supported by credible evidence. Sentences of fine are cumulative, while imprisonment terms may run concurrently.

Citation
19900706 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Oscar Selemani; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 July 1990
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal against conviction for corrupt transaction allowed; conviction and sentence quashed. Appeal against convictions for failure to offer gold for sale to an authorised dealer and for assaulting and obstructing police officers dismissed. Sentences varied: fines cumulative, imprisonment terms concurrent.
Legal Topics
Corruption, Assault, Obstruction of Police, Illegal Possession of Gold
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Corruption Assault Obstruction of Police Illegal Possession of Gold

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Parties

Oscar Selemani

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for corrupt transaction was proved beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the convictions for failure to offer gold for sale to an authorised dealer and for assaulting and obstructing police officers were properly sustained
  3. 3 Whether the sentences were properly ordered to run concurrently

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for corrupt transaction was not proved beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and confusion in the prosecution evidence regarding the alleged bribe. The convictions for failure to offer gold for sale to an authorised dealer and for assaulting and obstructing police officers were supported by credible evidence. Sentences of fine are cumulative, while imprisonment terms may run concurrently.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction for corrupt transaction allowed; conviction and sentence quashed. Appeal against convictions for failure to offer gold for sale to an authorised dealer and for assaulting and obstructing police officers dismissed. Sentences varied: fines cumulative, imprisonment terms concurrent.

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence for corrupt transaction quashed and set aside
  • Shs. 8,000 found on appellant to be restored to him