Kaishogi v Republic [1987] KEHC 69 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 69
- Citation
- [1987] KEHC 69 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 August 1987
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against sentence onlyCoramTorgbor
Holding
The sentence is set aside and substituted by a fine of Kshs 1,000 in default 3 months imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted for cheating and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.
Issues
- Excessive sentence for the offence of cheating
- Appellant's appeal against the sentence
Reasoning
The offence is a misdemeanour and the sentence is excessive in the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Fine of Kshs 1,000 in default 3 months imprisonment
- Order to repay Kshs 1,520 to the complainant in default one month additional term of imprisonment
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