Country
Court
Type of court
Type of case
Date of opinion
1999
Abstract
The accussed was fined a sum of K5000 or 9 months’ simple imprisonment in default of the fine. To review this matter, the court referred to ss 337 and 338 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This court reasoned that there were two kinds of trophies involved that had been placed under one charge sheet.
Language of document
English
Reference number
(1990-1992) Z.R. 9 (H.C.)
Species
Zebra
Transnational
No
Decision
The court held that, the charge against the accused was bad for duplicity. Each offence must be set out in separate paragraphs. The court held that the accused had not suffered any prejudice or embarassment. The court ordered a retrial before another magistrate of competent jurisdiction and the fine must be refunded to the accused.
Appealed
No
Court cases cited
Mutoloki v The People (1972) Z.R. 283
Legislation cited
Criminal Procedure Code, Cap.160
National Parks and Wildlife Act, Cap. 316