GEORGE IWA MARIANO vs REPUBLIC [2001] KEHC 250 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 250
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 250 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. W. MWERA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appellant was properly identified and the sentence is not harsh.
Facts
The appellant and another were charged with robbery and threatening violence. They were convicted and sentenced under S. 296(1) Penal Code. The appellant appealed claiming the complainant was motivated by animosity and the sentence was harsh.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly identified and convicted
- Whether the sentence was harsh and appropriate
Reasoning
The court found the appellant and another were properly identified and convicted. The sentence was not harsh as it was lenient considering the circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant will serve the sentence meted out
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- John Ndungu v. R. (CR.A 115/95 MBA (CA))
Cases cited (1)
- John Ndungu v. R. (CR.A 115/95 MBA (CA))
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