Kariuki v Republic [1985] KECA 104 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 104
- Citation
- [1985] KECA 104 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 1985
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for robberyCoramKneller JA, Platt J, Gachuhi Ag J
Holding
Convictions on counts 1 and 3 are dismissed. Conviction on count 2 is quashed, and sentences set aside. Conviction on count 4 is reduced to attempted robbery with a reduced sentence of seven years and fifteen strokes of corporal punishment.
Facts
Appellant was convicted of four counts of robbery and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment and twenty strokes of corporal punishment. First appeals on each count were dismissed.
Issues
- Identification process legality
- Charge on count four validity
- Consistency of identification
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of theft, thus the conviction for robbery on count 4 is reduced to attempted robbery. The identification process was flawed, but the evidence was sufficient for conviction on counts 1 and 3.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in part, conviction reduced in part
Orders
- Conviction on count 2 quashed
- Conviction on count 4 reduced to attempted robbery with reduced sentence
Remedies
- Ten years' concurrent imprisonment
- Fifteen strokes of corporal punishment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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