Moses Melsoi Mogoi v Republic [2005] KEHC 1024 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1024
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1024 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 November 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT, MAKHANDIA
Holding
The conviction is set aside and a retrial is ordered
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The conviction was based on evidence led by a police constable who was not qualified to lead the prosecution case.
Issues
- Whether the trial proceedings were defective due to the unqualified prosecution case
- Whether the interests of justice require a retrial
Reasoning
The trial was defective due to the unqualified prosecution case, and the evidence presented could result in a conviction in a retrial, thus the interests of justice require a retrial.
Outcome
Conviction set aside, retrial ordered
Orders
- A retrial is ordered in the Senior Principal Magistrate's Court at Makadara
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- MWANGI vs. REPUBLIC 1983 KLR 522
- SUMAR vs. REPUBLIC 1964 EA 481
- MANJI vs. REPUBLIC 1966 EA 343
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