Rashid Salim v Republic [2000] KEHC 74 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 74
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 74 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2000
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramA.I. Hayanga, J. Khaminwa
Holding
The charge is not duplex, and the evidence is sufficient to convict Salim of burglary. The sentence is varied to 3 years for burglary and 4 years for theft, both to run concurrently.
Facts
Rashid Salim and Ismail Maulana were charged with burglary and stealing. The house of Fauzia Said was broken into on June 29, 1999, and several items were stolen.
Issues
- Whether the charge of burglary was misconceived
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to convict Salim of burglary
- Whether the sentence was excessive
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence showed Salim was the thief or a handler, and the charge was not misconceived. The sentence was varied to housebreaking under S.304(2) and theft under S.279(b).
Outcome
Appeal against sentence allowed, appeal against conviction dismissed
Orders
- Sentence varied to 3 years for burglary and 4 years for theft, both to run concurrently
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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