19720712 TZHC Dodoma2

19720712 TZHC Dodoma2

The fine of 600 shillings for drunken driving is not excessive for a car owner, given the seriousness of the offence and the need for deterrence. The sentencing magistrate did not misdirect himself in principle.

Citation
19720712 TZHC Dodoma2
Parties
Appellant: Sawe s/o Daniel; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 July 1972
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Careless Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Failure to Report Accident, Sentencing, Fines
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Traffic Law Careless Driving Driving Under the Influence Failure to Report Accident Sentencing Fines

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Parties

Sawe s/o Daniel

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the fine imposed for drunken driving was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing magistrate misdirected himself in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The fine of 600 shillings for drunken driving is not excessive for a car owner, given the seriousness of the offence and the need for deterrence. The sentencing magistrate did not misdirect himself in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence and fines imposed by the District Court are upheld.