Arwa v Republic (Criminal Appeal 70 of 2017) [2024] KECA 960 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 960
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 960 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC. Meoli, F. Ochieng, G.W. Ngenye-Macharia, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the appeal against sentence is also dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence, possession of firearms, and possession of government stores. The robbery occurred on October 20, 2013, and the appellant was found guilty and sentenced to death for the robbery.
Issues
- Prejudice during trial
- Mitigation not considered
- Right to legal representation violated
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence met the threshold for conviction on circumstantial evidence and that the doctrine of recent possession was properly applied. The death sentence is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Firearms Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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