19700506 TZHC Dar es salaam

19700506 TZHC Dar es salaam

The sentence on the second count was varied to provide an alternative of a fine, as the lack of such an alternative was illogical given the circumstances. The sentence on the first count was confirmed.

Citation
19700506 TZHC Dar es salaam
Parties
Appellant: Zee; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 May 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with variation of sentence on the second count.
Legal Topics
Forgery, Uttering False Document, Sentencing, Traffic Offences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Forgery Uttering False Document Sentencing Traffic Offences

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Parties

Zee

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant was harsh and excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant should have been given an alternative of a fine on the second count

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence on the second count was varied to provide an alternative of a fine, as the lack of such an alternative was illogical given the circumstances. The sentence on the first count was confirmed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with variation of sentence on the second count.

Orders

  • Sentence on first count confirmed.
  • Sentence on second count varied to a fine of Shs 1,200/- or one year imprisonment.