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Kyambadde v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 479 of 2020) [2024] UGCA 146 (14 June 2024)
The Court of Appeal quashed a conviction for aggravated robbery, substituted two convictions for attempted aggravated robbery, and reduced the sentence.
Uganda v Aruho (Criminal Session Case 629 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCRD 131 (6 September 2023)
The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the ingredient of theft of the motorcycle beyond reasonable doubt, as the complainant testified that the motorcycle was not stolen and the accused ran away when villagers arrived. However, the evidence established that the accused assaulted the complainant with intent to steal and used violence, satisfying the elements of attempted robbery under section 287 of the Penal Code Act. The medical evidence and testimony confirmed that the accused unlawfully caused grievous harm to the complainant, meeting the requirements of section 219 of the Pe…
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Muhanguzi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 430 of 2017) [2022] UGCA 256 (14 October 2022)
The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution failed to prove the element of theft beyond reasonable doubt due to material contradictions and hearsay evidence regarding the amount and recovery of money allegedly stolen. However, the appellant was positively identified as the assailant who used a rope to strangle the complainant, causing grievous harm. The rope was deemed a deadly weapon under the Penal Code Act. Since theft was not proved, the conviction for aggravated robbery could not stand. The court substituted a conviction for attempted robbery, as the appellant's actions and intentions…
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Senyimba v Uganda (Criminal Revision Application No. 38 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCRD 1 (5 January 2021)
The High Court dismissed Senyimba Tonny’s appeal against a five-year sentence for attempted robbery, finding the trial court properly weighed mitigation and aggravation.
Mugisha Wilson Vs Ugands (Criminal Appeal No. 114 of 2011) [2019] UGCA 162 (20 June 2019)
The Court of Appeal quashed an aggravated robbery conviction for lack of proof of theft, substituted attempted robbery, and reduced the sentence.
Mugisha Wilson V Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 114 of 2011) [2019] UGCA 160 (20 June 2019)
The Court of Appeal quashed Mugisha Wilson’s aggravated robbery conviction for lack of proof of theft, convicted him instead of attempted robbery, and reduced the sentence.
Uganda v Kabalebe Yusuf (Criminal Session Case No. 23 of 2003) (Criminal Session Case No. 23 of 2003) [2003] UGHC 62 (4 June 2003)
The High Court of Uganda acquitted the accused of aggravated robbery but convicted him of attempted robbery, finding theft was not completed and sentenced him to seven years.
