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Criminal Law [1991] UGHC 76

Uganda v Elia Dragu

Uganda v Elia Dragu (Criminal Revision No. 41 of 91) [1991] UGHC 76 (19 August 1991)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Revision No. 41 of 91
Judges
GM OKELLO, J

The High Court quashed a conviction for obtaining credit by fraud, finding the evidence insufficient and the sentence unlawful because it gave an impermissible choice between prison and a fine.

  • Fraud Offences
  • Obtaining Credit By False Pretence
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Sentencing Procedure
  • Fraud-offences
  • Burden-of-proof
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Criminal Law [1947] EACA 69

Rex v Kimani

Rex v Kimani (Criminal Appeal No. 237 of 1947) [1947] EACA 69 (1 January 1947)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 237 of 1947
Judge
De Lestang J, Nihill, C.J

The appellate court held that a substantial fine with imprisonment in default should not usually be added to a heavy custodial sentence, and set aside the fine.

  • Sentencing Practice
  • Imprisonment And Fines
  • Judicial Discretion
  • Fraud Offences
  • Criminal-sentencing
  • Fraud-offences
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