Owin Kimotho Kiarier v Republic [1982] KEHC 58 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 58
- Citation
- [1982] KEHC 58 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 1982
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. K. COCKAR
Holding
The conviction is safe and the sentence is confirmed, though the sentence is a little on the higher side.
Facts
On 26-9-1981, the complainant (P W 1) was robbed by four people claiming to be policemen. The appellant was identified by the complainant and his wife in a public bar. The appellant was arrested on 15-10-1981.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant by the complainant and his wife
- Alibi defense
- Prejudice from the delay in bringing the appellant to court
- Sentence imposed by the trial court
Reasoning
The court found the identification of the appellant by the complainant and his wife to be credible. The alibi defense was not supported by the evidence. The delay in bringing the appellant to court did not cause prejudice. The sentence is within reasonable limits.
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed, sentence confirmed
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