Raymond Hermes Odhiambo v Republic [2002] KECA 309 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 309
- Citation
- [2002] KECA 309 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 July 2002
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramB. CHUNGA, A.A. LAKHA, M.O KEIWUA
Holding
The conviction is upheld as it was based on overwhelming evidence
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence, and sentenced to the mandatory death penalty. The prosecution case rested on evidence of identification, recent possession, and the appellant's confession.
Issues
- Whether identification was safe and accurate
- Whether the confession required corroboration
- Whether evidence of recent possession was sufficient to support the conviction
Reasoning
The court found that identification was safe and accurate, that the confession was adequately corroborated, and that evidence of recent possession was strong enough to support the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed in its entirety
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Tuwamoi v Uganda
- Republic v Bakari s/o Abdulla
- Andrea Obonyo v Republic
- Samwel Gichuru Matu v Republic Criminal Appeal No. 88 of 2000
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