Sophia Wanjiku v Republic [2002] KEHC 1197 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1197
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 1197 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramD.A ONYANCHA
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is ordered released from prison.
Facts
On 21.10.1998, anti-narcotic police officers searched a house in Likoni, Mombasa, and found two accused, Juma Mohamed and Sophia Wanjiku, in possession of drugs. The appellant was arrested and charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs.
Issues
- Defect in the charge
- Prejudicial effect of the evidence
- Failure to allow cross-examination of co-accused
Reasoning
The charge was not fatally defective, but the failure to allow cross-examination of the co-accused prejudiced the appellant's right to a fair trial.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Quash conviction and set aside sentence
- Order appellant released from prison
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Edward s/o Msenga v Reginam, Criminal Appeal No. 123 of 1956
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