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Criminal Law [1993] UGSC 34

Musasizi v Uganda

Musasizi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 19 of 1991) [1993] UGSC 34 (31 December 1993)

Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal 19 of 1991
Judge
Manyindo, DCJ, Odoki, JSC, Oder, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the prosecution had established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant participated in the robbery and that the gun recovered was a deadly weapon within the meaning of Section 273(2) of the Penal Code. The evidence of the police officer, who had extensive experience with firearms, was accepted as expert testimony confirming the gun's capability to discharge a bullet. The appellant's defence was rejected as false and unsupported by other witnesses. The court held that it is sufficient for the prosecution to prove, through expert evidence, that the gun is capabl…

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  • Robbery With Violence
  • Use Of Deadly Weapon
  • Firearm Expert Evidence
  • Standard Of Proof
  • Appeal Against Conviction
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Criminal Law [1993] UGSC 29

Musasizi v Uganda

Musasizi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 19 of 91) [1993] UGSC 29 (31 December 1993)

Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal 19 of 91
Judge
Mayindo, DCJ, Odoki, JSC, Oder, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the prosecution evidence amply established the appellant's participation in the robbery with violence. The appellant's defense was found to be false and unsupported by the evidence. The Court held that the gun recovered from the appellant was examined by a police officer with sufficient experience, who confirmed it was capable of firing. The Court clarified that it is not necessary for the gun to be fired during the robbery or subsequently; it is enough that expert evidence shows the gun is capable of discharging a bullet. This satisfied the requirement of a deadl…

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  • Robbery With Violence
  • Use Of Deadly Weapon
  • Firearm Expert Evidence
  • Burden Of Proof
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Criminal Law [1993] UGSC 9

Benon Musasizi v Uganda

Benon Musasizi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 19 of 1991) [1993] UGSC 9 (30 December 1993)

Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal 19 of 1991
Judge
Manyindo, DCJ, Odoki, JSC, Oder, JSC

The Supreme Court held that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant participated in the robbery with violence and that a deadly weapon was used. The evidence of the complainants and other witnesses was credible and corroborated. The defence was found to be false and unsupported by any independent evidence. The gun recovered from the appellant was examined by a police officer with 20 years of experience, who confirmed it was capable of firing. The Court found that it is not necessary for the gun to be fired during the robbery or test-fired subsequently; it is suff…

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  • Robbery With Violence
  • Use Of Deadly Weapon
  • Firearm Expert Evidence
  • Burden Of Proof
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