PETER GICHUKI WANGARE vs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 533 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 533
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 533 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2003
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramR.M. MUTITU
Holding
The sentence is reviewed, and the appellant is ordered to pay a fine of Ksh.30,000/= in default of serving one year imprisonment on each count.
Facts
The appellant, Peter Gichuki Wangare, was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for obtaining services dishonestly and for an offence pertaining to telecommunications plant.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial magistrate was excessive
- Whether the trial magistrate provided a justification for the sentence
Reasoning
The trial magistrate was found to have been unnecessarily harsh without justification, and the law provides for an option of a fine.
Outcome
Affirmed with a reduced sentence
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to pay a fine of Ksh.30,000/= in default of serving one year imprisonment on each count
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Kenya Communications Act 1998
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