19720922 TZHC Arusha

19720922 TZHC Arusha

The fine imposed for unlawful possession of government trophy was inadequate given the large number of skins and statutory maximum; sentence varied to a higher fine. Forfeiture of the vehicle was discretionary and not ordered, especially as it had already been sold to pay the fine.

Citation
19720922 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: The Republic; Respondent: Happy John Lujda
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
22 September 1972
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
sentence varied
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Forfeiture, Fauna Conservation, Unlawful Possession, Failure to Report
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Wildlife Law Sentencing Forfeiture Fauna Conservation Unlawful Possession Failure to Report

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Parties

The Republic

Appellant

Happy John Lujda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly inadequate
  2. 2 Whether the trial magistrate erred in not ordering forfeiture of the motor vehicle

Ratio Decidendi

The fine imposed for unlawful possession of government trophy was inadequate given the large number of skins and statutory maximum; sentence varied to a higher fine. Forfeiture of the vehicle was discretionary and not ordered, especially as it had already been sold to pay the fine.

Court Disposition

sentence varied

Orders

  • Fine for second count increased to shs. 3000/- in default 6 months imprisonment
  • Appeals on other two counts dismissed