Siyaya v The Director Of Public Prosecutions (20 of 2018) [2019] SZSC 64 (9 December 2019)

Case summary

Criminal Law - Unlawful possession of firearm under the Arms And Ammunition Act 1964 as and contravention of the Immigration Act, 1982 - Accused pleads guilty and found guilty  in accordance with his plea sentenced increased from two years to five years with our an option of a fine on appeal against refusal to grant an option of a fine, held that appeal should be allowed and appellant given an option of a fine - sentences were ordered to run concurrently .from date of arrest. Appeal allowed. 

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