Uganda v Otim Alex (Criminal Case 519 of 2017)

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The High Court accepted a plea bargain agreement between the prosecution and the accused person. The accused freely and voluntarily pleaded guilty after waiving constitutional rights to full trial, representation by advocate of choice, and other procedural protections. The court found the plea was made with full understanding of its nature and consequences and that there was a factual basis for the plea.

Outcome

Accused convicted on own plea of guilty pursuant to plea bargain agreement

Facts

The accused person Otim Alex was charged with an offence in Criminal Case 519 of 2017. Date of arrest was approximately August 2013. The accused was admitted to prison on 1 January 2014 and committed for trial on 1 February 2017. The prosecution and the accused entered into a plea bargain agreement. The accused waived the right to be represented by an advocate of choice and other constitutional rights including the right to plead not guilty, the presumption of innocence, the right to remain silent, the right against self-incrimination, and the right to a full trial. The accused freely and voluntarily pleaded guilty to the charge.

Orders

• Plea bargain agreement accepted and filed on court record.
• Accused's plea of guilty accepted.
• Accused found guilty and convicted on own plea of guilty.

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