David Igunja Kisanga v Republic [2004] KEHC 1203 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1203
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1203 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT
Holding
The sentence is reduced to the period already served, and the appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of obtaining money by false pretenses and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. He appealed the sentence.
Issues
- Justification for the maximum sentence
- Remand of the appellant to serve half the sentence
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive and meted out by the trial magistrate, considering the appellant's remorse and having served half the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Reduce sentence to period already served
- Set appellant at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 313 of the Penal Code
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