Lemba v Republic [1985] KEHC 70 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 70
- Citation
- [1985] KEHC 70 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 1985
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Resident Magistrate's Court at ThikaCoramMbaya
Holding
The appellant was properly identified and the conviction is upheld. The sentence is lawful and neither harsh nor excessive, thus the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
PW 1, the complainant, was robbed of his bicycle by two attackers at a place near the Fourteen Falls at Thika. The appellant had ample opportunity to identify the accused as one of the attackers.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly identified by the complainant
- Whether the sentence imposed was lawful and neither harsh nor excessive
Reasoning
The appellant was properly identified by the complainant, and the sentence is lawful and neither harsh nor excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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