R. v. Hassani Omari Hassani, Crim. Rev. 53-D-67; 8/5/67; Duff, J.

R. v. Hassani Omari Hassani, Crim. Rev. 53-D-67; 8/5/67; Duff, J.

Accused was convicted inter alia, of causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. He was fined Shs. 500/- or two years’ in prisonment in default.

            Held: (1) The maximum term of imprisonment that could have been imposed in default of such payment was a period of six months. (2) There is nothing in the record to indicate what salary the accused was receiving. It is desirable to make an inquiry into the financial means of the accused before determining the amount of a fine. “(T) o impose a substantial fine on people of little or no means does not indicate a proper judicial approach to the question of penalty.” A term of six months’ imprisonment in default was substituted for the original two year term.