Philip K. Langat v Republic [2005] KEHC 1187 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1187
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1187 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 July 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The sentence is commuted to the period already served, two years and three months.
Facts
The appellant, Philip Kipkorir Langat, pleaded guilty to stealing a cow valued at Kshs 12,000/= from Bernard Kipkurui Langat on the night of April 8th and 9th, 2003.
Issues
- Conviction on plea of guilty
- Sentence leniency
Reasoning
The appellant pleaded guilty and showed remorse. He has reformed and is ready to integrate into society.
Outcome
Appeal granted, sentence reduced to period already served.
Orders
- The appellant is ordered set at liberty from prison unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
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