19700715 TZHC Mwanza5

There was sufficient evidence justifying the conviction of the accused on the two counts; the sentence imposed was not excessive given the gravity of the offence.

Citation: 19700715 TZHC Mwanza5
Parties: Appellant (original Accused): Saidini s/o Juma; Respondent (original Prosecutor): Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 15 July 1970
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Robbery With Violence, Burglary, Possession of Firearm Without Licence, Entering Dwelling With Intent to Commit Felony
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Burglary Possession of Firearm Without Licence Entering Dwelling With Intent to Commit Felony

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Parties

Saidini s/o Juma

Appellant (original Accused)

Republic

Respondent (original Prosecutor)

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the conviction for entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony and robbery with violence was supported by evidence
2 Whether the sentence imposed was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

There was sufficient evidence justifying the conviction of the accused on the two counts; the sentence imposed was not excessive given the gravity of the offence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

conviction and sentence affirmed