MOHAMMED ABDULKARIM MOHAMMED vs REPUBLIC [2002] KEHC 141 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 141
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 141 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2002
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal on sentence onlyCoramD. A. ONYANCHA
Holding
The original sentence of 5 years is set aside and replaced with a sentence of 2 years imprisonment and 4 strokes of the cane.
Facts
The appellant, Mohamed Abdulkarim Mohamed, pleaded guilty to the charge of Theft from a locked Motor Vehicle contrary to Section 279(g) of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to serve imprisonment of 5 years.
Issues
- Sentence harshness
- Corporal punishment
- First offender status
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's plea of guilt, his large family, and the fact that the stolen property was recovered. The court found that a sentence of 2 years imprisonment with 4 strokes of the cane would serve the purpose of punishment.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Original sentence of 5 years set aside
- Replaced with a sentence of 2 years imprisonment and 4 strokes of the cane
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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