Tole v Republic (Criminal Appeal 114 of 2022) [2023] KECA 780 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 780
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 780 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramP. NYAMWEYA, J. LESIIT, G.V. ODUNGA
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the appeal against sentence is allowed. The sentence of 30 years imprisonment is set aside, and a sentence of 15 years imprisonment is substituted from the date of sentencing by the trial court.
Facts
The appellant Bryson Wanyama Tole was charged with grievous harm against Livai Mwasambo. The prosecution called five witnesses, while the appellant gave his defence but did not call any witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant guilty of grievous harm.
- Whether the sentence of 30 years imprisonment is appropriate and just.
Reasoning
The severity of the injury and the need for medical attention were considered. The appellant's role as a principal offender and the objectives of sentencing were also taken into account.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, and the sentence is reduced from 30 years to 15 years.
Orders
- The appeal against conviction is dismissed.
- The appeal against sentence is allowed.
- The sentence of 30 years imprisonment is set aside.
- A sentence of 15 years imprisonment is substituted from the date of sentencing by the trial court.
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