PETER MUSEMBI KATOLO KIOKO vs REPUBLIC [2004] KEHC 478 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 478
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 478 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR. WENDOH
Holding
The sentence is excessive and is reduced to 1 year 2 months imprisonment
Facts
The appellant was found guilty of possessing Cannabis Sativa and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Excessive sentence
- First offender consideration
Reasoning
The appellant was a first offender and the maximum sentence was 10 years. A fine or non-custodial sentence should have been considered.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Sentence of 5 years imprisonment reduced to 1 year 2 months imprisonment
Remedies
- Set free forthwith unless lawfully held for some other reason
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Psychotropic Substances Control Act No. 4 of 1994
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