19741218 TZCA Dar es Salaam

19741218 TZCA Dar es Salaam

Given the prevalence and gravity of burglary and stealing in Dar es Salaam, and the hardship caused to victims, the trial court was justified in imposing a deterrent sentence despite the appellant's youth and first offender status.

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Citation
19741218 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Rashidi s/o Juma; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
18 December 1974
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Stealing, Sentencing, Appeal
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Burglary Stealing Sentencing Appeal

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Parties

Rashidi s/o Juma

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for burglary and stealing was excessive given the appellant's age, status as a first offender, and the value of the stolen property

Ratio Decidendi

Given the prevalence and gravity of burglary and stealing in Dar es Salaam, and the hardship caused to victims, the trial court was justified in imposing a deterrent sentence despite the appellant's youth and first offender status.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed in its entirety