Malinga John Robert v Uganda
Malinga John Robert v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 205 of 2019) [2023] UGCA 255 (6 September 2023)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial Judge erred by imposing a sentence of 17 years imprisonment in disregard of the plea bargain agreement, which provided for 15 years. The record showed that the appellant had properly taken plea and bargained for a reduced charge of manslaughter with a sentence of 15 years. The trial Judge failed to follow the prescribed procedure under the Judicature (Plea Bargain) Rules, including recording the plea bargain proceedings and ensuring the appellant's full understanding of his rights. However, the failure to record certain steps did not occasion a miscarr…
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- Plea Bargain Procedure
- Sentence Agreement
- Conviction On Plea
- Remand Period Deduction
- Trial Irregularities