Robbery

Zimbabwe · 2024

Principle established: An appellate court may set aside a conviction and sentence for unlawful entry while upholding a conviction for murder based on the specific evidence presented for each count.

Kenya · 2024

Principle established: In cases of robbery with violence and gang rape, the court must evaluate the evidence of identification and the use of dangerous weapons to sustain a conviction.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 2012

Principle established: Convictions for robbery with aggravation and wounding with intent may be appealed to the Court of Appeal to challenge the findings of the trial court.

Uganda · 2024

Principle established: The court may impose consecutive sentences for distinct offences like rape and aggravated robbery, provided the total sentence is proportionate to the gravity of the crimes.

Kenya · 2024

Principle established: Lack of finances to secure an advocate may be considered as a ground for enlargement of time to file a notice of appeal against a heavy criminal sentence.

Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 1984

Principle established: A trial judge must conduct a voir dire to establish voluntariness when a statement's admissibility is challenged, and statutory language providing that an offender 'shall be liable' confers discretionary rather than mandatory sentencing power.

Kenya · 2024

Principle established: Litigants appealing to the Supreme Court must strictly categorize their case under the distinct constitutional or legal categories of appellate jurisdiction to satisfy the court that the appeal is properly lodged.

Uganda · 2025

Principle established: A sentence may be challenged as illegal or manifestly harsh if the court fails to account for the period spent on remand or other relevant mitigating factors.