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Uganda v Obita and Another (Revision Order 22 of 1991) [1991] UGHC 49 (6 May 1991)
The High Court quashed a conviction entered after a guilty plea was mishandled, set aside an illegal default sentence, and ordered refund of any fine paid.
Uganda v Olet (Criminal Revision 20 of 89) [1990] UGHC 34 (7 March 1990)
The trial magistrate failed to follow the mandatory procedure after the accused's plea of guilty by not putting the narrated facts to the accused for admission or denial, rendering the conviction unsafe. The particulars of the charge were vague, especially in count 2, failing to adequately inform the accused of the alleged offence. The accused's previous conviction was not proved as required by law, yet it was used to justify consecutive sentences and to treat the accused as an habitual offender. These procedural irregularities are fundamental and cannot be cured; therefore, the convictions a…
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John v Reginam (Criminal Appeal No. 536 of 1955) [1950] EACA 509 (1 January 1950)
The Court of Appeal set aside a burglary conviction because the record lacked a proper judgment and was insufficient for merits review. The case was remitted for retrial.
