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Langonya v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 188 of 2012) [2024] UGCA 325 (27 November 2024)
The Court of Appeal reduced a murder death sentence to 25 years' imprisonment, finding the original sentence harsh and manifestly excessive.
Ogwang v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 99 of 2014) [2024] UGCA 114 (16 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal found that the sentences imposed by the trial judge for murder (39 years) and aggravated robbery (29 years) were manifestly harsh and excessive when compared to sentencing ranges established by precedent for similar offences. The trial judge's starting point of 35 years for murder was inconsistent with prior decisions, which typically imposed sentences ranging from 20 to 30 years for murder and 16 to 20 years for aggravated robbery, especially where mitigating factors such as a guilty plea and time spent on remand were present. The appellant's admission of guilt, remorse,…
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Uganda v Lukwebe (Criminal Session 346 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 280 (11 April 2024)
The High Court of Uganda sentenced Lukwebe Edrisa to 16 years for aggravated defilement of a 7-year-old child, with 3 years 10 months remand accounted for.
Uganda v Nsekanabo (Criminal Session 133 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 283 (12 February 2024)
The court found that the circumstances of the offence did not meet the threshold for the death penalty as there were no extremely grave or premeditated factors. The convict was a young, first-time offender who pleaded guilty, showed remorse, and was provoked by the deceased. The court applied the sentencing guidelines, considered relevant precedents, and determined that a custodial sentence of 15 years was appropriate, with the time spent on remand to be deducted. The sentence reflects both the seriousness of the offence and the mitigating factors, including the potential for reform and the a…
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Nuweshaba v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 186 of 2014) [2022] UGCA 67 (3 March 2022)
The Court of Appeal found that while the trial judge exercised discretion and considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, the circumstances of the case warranted a reconsideration of sentence. The appellant was a first offender, young, remorseful, and had expressed a desire to care for his child, who was born as a result of the offence. The victim continued her schooling, and there was potential for reconciliation between the families. The court determined that a sentence of 15 years was harsh and excessive in these circumstances. Exercising its jurisdiction under section 11 of the Ju…
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Ssenyonga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 768 of 2014) [2021] UGCA 108 (15 October 2021)
The Court of Appeal reduced a murder sentence from 40 years to 30 years, then deducted remand time, finding the original sentence harsh and excessive.
Uganda v Okot Bitek & 2 Others (Criminal Case No. 385 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 71 (8 July 2020)
The High Court at Gulu convicted two accused on guilty pleas to murder, accepted a plea bargain, and sentenced each to 20 years and 7 months after remand credit.
Tiboruhanga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0655 of 2014) [2019] UGCA 2040 (9 December 2019)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda reduced a 40-year sentence for aggravated defilement after finding the trial court failed to credit three years spent on remand.
Bunje v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0236 of 2017) [2019] UGCA 2031 (9 December 2019)
The Court of Appeal found a 30-year murder sentence illegal because the remand period was not deducted, then substituted a 23-year term and deducted remand.
Odongo Vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 122 of 2010) [2018] UGCA 110 (28 November 2018)
The Court of Appeal found that while the murder was aggravated by brutality and the manner of assault, the trial judge failed to adequately consider the appellant's age and the need for rehabilitation. The sentence of 45 years imprisonment was deemed harsh and excessive, as it would effectively result in lifelong incarceration, precluding reintegration into society. The court held that sentencing must balance retributive and rehabilitative objectives, and material factors such as age and being a first offender must be weighed. Citing precedent, the court substituted the sentence with 24 years…
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