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The High Court quashed a conviction for unlawful possession of government trophy after finding defective DPP consent, and declined to order a retrial.
The High Court acquitted three accused of trafficking cannabis after finding gaps and contradictions in the chain of custody of the seized exhibits.
The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal, quashing a conviction for unlawful possession of a weapon in a wildlife management area but upholding a trophy-possession conviction.
The High Court upheld the conviction for unlawful possession of government trophy but reduced the sentence from 22 years to 20 years for lack of sentencing reasons.
The High Court allowed a wildlife-related economic appeal, quashed convictions and set aside sentences after finding procedural defects and evidentiary inconsistencies.
Applicants are entitled to bail as the pecuniary loss charged exceeds subordinate court jurisdiction, and bail conditions must comply with Section 36(5)(a) of EOCCA, applying the sharing principle for deposit requirements.
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The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction for unlawful possession of government trophy, holding that documentary evidence and a voluntary confession proved the case.
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction for unlawful possession of government trophy, finding the evidence sufficient and the disposal procedure proper.
The prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt due to non-compliance with mandatory statutory procedures for disposal of narcotic drugs, lack of proper certification and opportunity for accused to be heard, failure to call key witnesses, and insufficient evidence linking the accused to the seized drugs.
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The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that both accused were found in possession of 509.63 grams of heroin, chain of custody was maintained, expert evidence confirmed the substance, and defence failed to raise reasonable doubt. Mandatory life imprisonment applies.
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