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The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt due to a broken chain of custody, lack of proper documentation, failure to call material witnesses, improper admission of exhibits, and violation of the appellant's right to a fair trial. The conviction and sentence cannot stand.
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Prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt due to broken chain of custody, improper admission and labelling of exhibits, failure to produce material evidence, and violation of fair hearing standards. Conviction and sentence cannot stand.
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The court convicted the first, second, and eighth accused for unlawful hunting and related firearms offences, and acquitted the remaining accused.
High Court dismissed a criminal appeal challenging convictions for unlawful entry into a national park, possession of government trophies, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The prosecution proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt through credible evidence of park rangers and expert valuation; the number and type of witnesses were sufficient in law; the sentences imposed were lawful, fair, and minimal given the circumstances.
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The Court of Appeal upheld convictions for cattle theft and, for one appellant, unlawful possession of ammunition, finding the identification and evidence reliable.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, quashing convictions for shop breaking, theft, and unlawful possession of ammunition because the evidence showed only suspicion.
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