19891117 TZCA Mbeya
The appellant's conviction for murder was upheld because the evidence showed he deliberately attacked the deceased, and intoxication did not negate the intent required for murder.
- Citation
- 19891117 TZCA Mbeya
- Parties
- Appellant: Paul Congo; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 17 November 1989
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction and Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence of death upheld.
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Intoxication as Defense, Appeal Procedure
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Paul Congo
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction and Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was guilty of murder or a lesser offense due to intoxication
- 2 Whether the conviction for murder was supported by evidence
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's conviction for murder was upheld because the evidence showed he deliberately attacked the deceased, and intoxication did not negate the intent required for murder.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence of death upheld.
Orders
- Appeal dismissed
- Conviction and sentence of death confirmed
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