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The appellant's plea of guilty was unequivocal, the charge was not defective, the trial court's lack of territorial jurisdiction did not occasion a failure of justice, and the sentence imposed was the statutory minimum; thus, the conviction and sentence are upheld.
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High Court appeal in a robbery conviction trial. The conviction stood, but the sentence was reduced from 20 years to the 15-year minimum and the cane sentence was set aside.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, holding that the 14-year sentence for cattle theft exceeded the statutory minimum and ordering the appellant’s release.
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal, holding that the appellant’s guilty plea was unequivocal and that the trial court followed proper plea-taking procedure.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, holding that the appellant was convicted on a defective charge and that the trial was a nullity.
The High Court upheld a conviction for cattle theft, finding that recent possession and the appellant’s own admission provided sufficient proof.
The High Court upheld a rape conviction, finding the appellant aided the offence and that the evidence was sufficient. The appeal against conviction and sentence was dismissed.
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal after a guilty plea, holding that conviction could not be appealed and the minimum sentence could not be reduced.
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania upheld dismissal of a criminal appeal after finding the appellant unequivocally pleaded guilty to armed robbery.
The High Court upheld a robbery with violence conviction, finding the complainant’s identification reliable, the defence an afterthought, and no prejudice from the absence of counsel.
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