KINAMPETI OLE TOGOM V REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 162 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 162
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 162 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramMUGA APONDI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is released
Facts
The appellant was charged with burglary and stealing, and handling stolen goods. He was convicted and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Unqualified prosecution
- Null and void proceedings
Reasoning
The case was partly prosecuted by an unqualified prosecutor, and the proceedings were null and void. A re-trial would not be appropriate as the appellant has already served part of his sentence.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Release the appellant
Remedies
- Release the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 75
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Section 85 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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