republic vs maiko so ngula and another 2021 tzhc 7370 23 november 2021
Accused persons used excessive force resulting in death; mitigating factors include guilty plea, confession, remorse, and time in custody; sentence of three years imprisonment imposed.
- Citation
- republic vs maiko so ngula and another 2021 tzhc 7370 23 november 2021
- Parties
- Prosecutor: The Republic; 1st Accused: Maiko s/o Ngula; 2nd Accused: Limbu s/o Magengeli
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 23 November 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- convicted and sentenced
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Excessive Force, Mitigating Factors, Aggravating Factors
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecutor
Maiko s/o Ngula
1st Accused
Limbu s/o Magengeli
2nd Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 appropriate sentence for accused who pleaded guilty and used excessive force
Ratio Decidendi
Accused persons used excessive force resulting in death; mitigating factors include guilty plea, confession, remorse, and time in custody; sentence of three years imprisonment imposed.
Court Disposition
convicted and sentenced
Orders
- Each accused sentenced to three years imprisonment
- Right of appeal against sentence explained and guaranteed
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