Maurice Oduol Orido v Republic [2004] KEHC 1508 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1508
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1508 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 April 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for handling stolen goodsCoramB.K. TANUI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed due to defects in the charge and lack of corroboration for accomplice evidence.
Facts
The appellant Maurice Oduor Orido was charged with handling stolen goods contrary to section 322(2) of the Penal Code. He was found guilty by the Chief Magistrate's Court and sentenced to 6 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Defect in the charge
- Omissions in the charge
- Lack of corroboration for accomplice evidence
Reasoning
The charge was defective as it did not include the phrase 'otherwise than in the course of stealing' and omitted the phrase 'by or for the benefit of another person'. The magistrate relied on accomplice evidence without corroboration, which was necessary.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
Remedies
- Quash conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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