Mugisha v Uganda
Mugisha v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2020) [2022] UGHCCRD 156 (8 June 2022)
The court found that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant, acting jointly with others, made false representations to the complainant regarding the sale of gold, obtained substantial sums of money through these misrepresentations, and failed to deliver any genuine gold. The court held that minor inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence did not undermine the material facts establishing the offences. The appellant's argument that he did not personally receive the money was rejected, as the law recognizes constructive receipt through agents. The agreements and…
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- Obtaining Money By False Pretence
- Conspiracy To Commit Felony
- Agency In Criminal Liability
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Compensation Orders
- Evaluation Of Evidence