Benson Mwenda v Republic [2005] KEHC 1895 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1895
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1895 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 May 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is found guilty of handling stolen goods and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with breaking and entering a kiosk and stealing, and handling stolen goods. The items stolen were valued at Kshs. 9,925/=, and the appellant was convicted on the alternative count of handling stolen goods.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly convicted on the alternative count of handling stolen goods.
- Whether the sentence of 2 years imprisonment is appropriate.
Reasoning
The court found that the items were stolen and the appellant received them dishonestly, thus he was guilty of handling stolen goods.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is found guilty of handling stolen goods and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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