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Amiri Salehe v. R., (PC) Crim. App. 23, 24-D-68, 1/3/68, Saidi J



Amiri Salehe v. R., (PC) Crim. App. 23, 24-D-68, 1/3/68, Saidi J

Accused was convicted of using abusive language, brawling and threatening violence, conduct likely to occasion breach of the peace, and damage to property [P.C. ss. 89(1)(a) and (b) and 326] as a result of a fight in a pombe shop. He was given a sentence not specified in the High Court judgment.

            Held: Although the accused had behaved in “ a very reckless manner toward the complainants”, sentence should be reduced in view of the facts that accused “appeared to have been drunk and …… was a first offender ….” Sentences of shs. 25/- or one month’s imprisonment (abusive language, conduct likely to occasion breach of peace ) and shs. 20/- or one month (brawling, property damage) were imposed. 

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