samweli ndahani vs republic 2017 tzhc 2064 28 march 2017

samweli ndahani vs republic 2017 tzhc 2064 28 march 2017

An appeal does not lie against conviction on a plea of guilty except as to the extent or legality of the sentence; since the appellant pleaded guilty and no illegality in sentence was shown, the appeal is dismissed.

Citation
samweli ndahani vs republic 2017 tzhc 2064 28 march 2017
Parties
Appellant: Samweli Ndahani; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
28 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Plea of Guilty, Appeal on Conviction, Escape From Lawful Custody, Criminal Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Plea of Guilty Appeal on Conviction Escape From Lawful Custody Criminal Procedure

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Parties

Samweli Ndahani

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an appeal lies against conviction on a plea of guilty
  2. 2 Whether the procedure for plea of guilty was properly followed

Ratio Decidendi

An appeal does not lie against conviction on a plea of guilty except as to the extent or legality of the sentence; since the appellant pleaded guilty and no illegality in sentence was shown, the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence of the trial court confirmed
  • appellant to continue serving sentence as passed by the trial court