Richard Lenguro Ramacha & 2 others v Republic [2019] KECA 138 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 138
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 138 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramS. GATEMBU KAIRU, F. SICHALE, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
Affirm conviction and sentence of 1st appellant, quash and set aside conviction and sentence of 2nd and 3rd appellants.
Facts
The appellants were charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen goods. They were found guilty of handling stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment.
Issues
- conviction on charges not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- failure to analyse evidence on record
- application of recent possession doctrine
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence against the 2nd and 3rd appellants was insufficient to prove beyond reasonable doubt that they were in possession of stolen goods. The 1st appellant's conviction was upheld as the stolen items were found in his house.
Outcome
Affirm conviction and sentence of 1st appellant, quash and set aside conviction and sentence of 2nd and 3rd appellants.
Orders
- 2nd and 3rd appellants to be released unless otherwise lawfully held
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