19950217 TZHC Tabora

19950217 TZHC Tabora

The sentences of eight and ten years imprisonment for burglary involving property worth about 14,000/- were excessive; sentences reduced to five years imprisonment for each appellant on the first count.

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Citation
19950217 TZHC Tabora
Parties
Appellant: Soifu Isaa; Appellant: Emanuelu Kanvu; Respondent: The District Court of Kilolo
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 February 1995
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal partially allowed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Stealing, Sentencing
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Burglary Stealing Sentencing

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Parties

Soifu Isaa

Appellant

Emanuelu Kanvu

Appellant

The District Court of Kilolo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 whether the conviction for burglary and stealing was proper
  2. 2 whether the sentences imposed were excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences of eight and ten years imprisonment for burglary involving property worth about 14,000/- were excessive; sentences reduced to five years imprisonment for each appellant on the first count.

Court Disposition

appeal partially allowed

Orders

  • sentences reduced to five years imprisonment for each appellant on the first count
  • appeal against conviction dismissed