ruth alex vs republic 2016 tzca 634 29 july 2016
The appellant's plea was unequivocal, he fully understood and appreciated the charge, admitted the facts and exhibits, and there was no evidence of mistake or misapprehension; thus, the conviction and sentence were proper.
- Citation
- ruth alex vs republic 2016 tzca 634 29 july 2016
- Parties
- Appellant: Rutha Alex; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 29 July 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Plea of Guilty, Appeal on Conviction, Child Sexual Offences
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Rutha Alex
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant's plea of guilty was unequivocal and valid for sustaining conviction and sentence
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's plea was unequivocal, he fully understood and appreciated the charge, admitted the facts and exhibits, and there was no evidence of mistake or misapprehension; thus, the conviction and sentence were proper.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
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