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Criminal law kisota JUDGEMENT

kisota JUDGEMENT

The accused intentionally killed the deceased with malice aforethought, as evidenced by his actions before, during, and after the offence. His intoxication was self-induced and did not render him incapable of understanding his actions. The prosecution proved the offence of murder beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Murder
  • Malice aforethought
  • Intoxication as a defence
  • Age of criminal responsibility
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Criminal law lubasha maderenya and another vs republic 1980 tzca 10 29 march 1980

lubasha maderenya and another vs republic 1980 tzca 10 29 march 1980

The conviction was upheld as corroborated evidence supported the child witness's testimony, common intention was established, and the second appellant was sentenced to death because he was over eighteen at the time of sentencing, as required by section 26(2) of the Penal Code.

  • Murder
  • Sentencing
  • Common intention
  • Age of criminal responsibility
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