19900718 TZHC Tabora
The appellant was positively identified by two witnesses who knew him previously, under ample lighting and opportunity, and his alibi was unsupported. The conviction and statutory minimum sentence were justified.
- Citation
- 19900718 TZHC Tabora
- Parties
- Appellant: Samwihan Sgahani; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 18 July 1990
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Robbery With Violence, Identification Evidence, Sentencing
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Samwihan Sgahani
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was properly identified as one of the robbers
- 2 Whether the conviction and sentence were justified
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant was positively identified by two witnesses who knew him previously, under ample lighting and opportunity, and his alibi was unsupported. The conviction and statutory minimum sentence were justified.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence affirmed
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