RAYMOND KIPLANGAT KIPTOOvs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 298 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 298
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 298 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2003
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in original caseCoramJESSIE LESIIT
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed
Facts
The appellant Raymond Kiplangat Kiptoo pleaded guilty to stealing from a locked motor vehicle, contrary to Section 279(g) of the Penal Code. The facts implicated James Gitonga, not the appellant.
Issues
- Irregularity in the plea of guilty
- Irregularity in the sentence passed
Reasoning
The plea of guilty was taken before the prosecution provided the facts of the case, and the facts did not support the charge. The sentence was also irregular.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- ADAN v. REP (1973 EA 445)
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