peter irenge johnson others vs republic 2006 tzhc 127 26 may 2006
Given the gravity of the offence, the likelihood of the applicants absconding, and the prevalence of armed robbery, bail is refused even though the charged offence is technically bailable.
- Citation
- peter irenge johnson others vs republic 2006 tzhc 127 26 may 2006
- Parties
- Applicant: Peter Irenge Johnson; Applicant: Siki Mrimi; Applicant: Joseph Mliba; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 26 May 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial
- Outcome
- Application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Peter Irenge Johnson
Applicant
Siki Mrimi
Applicant
Joseph Mliba
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicants should be granted bail pending trial given the nature and gravity of the offences charged
Ratio Decidendi
Given the gravity of the offence, the likelihood of the applicants absconding, and the prevalence of armed robbery, bail is refused even though the charged offence is technically bailable.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for bail pending trial is refused.
- Copies of the ruling to be served on applicants and their counsels.
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