20130729 TZCA Tanga 2

20130729 TZCA Tanga 2

The appellant was sufficiently identified at the scene of crime due to bright electric lighting, prior acquaintance with the witnesses, immediate naming of the assailant, and consistency in material aspects of the prosecution's evidence.

Citation
20130729 TZCA Tanga 2
Parties
Appellant: Salumaa Abrahama; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal From High Court to Court of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Armed Robbery, Visual Identification, Credibility of Witnesses, Appeals
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Armed Robbery Visual Identification Credibility of Witnesses Appeals

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Parties

Salumaa Abrahama

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal From High Court to Court of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was sufficiently identified at the scene of crime

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was sufficiently identified at the scene of crime due to bright electric lighting, prior acquaintance with the witnesses, immediate naming of the assailant, and consistency in material aspects of the prosecution's evidence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed in its entirety