Christopher Owere v Republic [2005] KEHC 1065 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1065
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1065 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2005
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The sentence for the unlawful presence charge is set aside and replaced with a fine of Ksh.10,000 and 6 months imprisonment to run concurrently with the sentence for the forged currency charge.
Facts
Christopher Owere pleaded guilty to two charges: possession of forged currency and unlawful presence in Kenya. He was convicted and sentenced to one year in prison for each count.
Issues
- Whether the sentence for the unlawful presence charge is excessive
- Whether the trial magistrate should have given the option of a fine for the unlawful presence charge
Reasoning
The trial magistrate gave a maximum sentence provided by law, which was excessive. The law provides for an option of a fine for the unlawful presence charge.
Outcome
Affirmed with modifications
Remedies
- Fine of Ksh.10,000 and 6 months imprisonment for the unlawful presence charge
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Immigration Act
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