19700506 TZHC Dar es salaam
The sentence on the second count was varied to provide an alternative of a fine, as the absence of such an option was illogical given the shorter imprisonment term on the first count with a fine alternative. 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
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed with variation
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Forgery, Uttering False Documents, Traffic Offences
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Zee
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive
- 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 absence of such an option was illogical given the shorter imprisonment term on the first count with a fine alternative. The sentence on the first count was confirmed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed with variation
Orders
- sentence on first count confirmed
- sentence on second count varied to fine of Shs 1,200/- or one year imprisonment
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