abdirahman abdallah and another vs republic 2023 tzhc 19790 31 may 2023
The trial court erred by imposing custodial sentences without first considering the option of a fine as required by law, especially since the appellants were first offenders who pleaded guilty and the offences were not grave. The order for consecutive sentences was also improper in the absence of special circumstances.
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- Sentencing discretion
- Option of fine or imprisonment
- Concurrent vs consecutive sentences
- First offender treatment