Dismas Simiyu Waswa v Republic [2005] KEHC 2352 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2352
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2352 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the trial magistrate properly considered the appellant's background and mitigation, and the unfavourable probation report led to the custodial sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Dismas Simiyu Waswa, was convicted of cheating and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. The complainant, Martin Ole Kunkun Kipasen, alleged that Waswa obtained shs.200,000 from him using fraudulent tricks on 15th April 2001 at Moi’s Bridge Town.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in not considering other sentencing options
- Whether the sentence of 2 years imprisonment was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found that the trial magistrate did not ignore other sentencing options and that the sentence was proper given the unfavourable probation report.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- The Penal Code
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