Robert Kigute v Republic [2005] KEHC 3149 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3149
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 3149 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The appeal is allowed in part, reducing the sentence from 48 months to 2 years from the date of the original sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Robert Kigute, was convicted of being in possession of 50 rolls of narcotic drugs, contrary to Section 3(1) and Section 3(2)(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 48 months imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 48 months imprisonment is excessive and harsh given the appellant's remorse and reformation prospects.
- Whether the sentence should be reduced to 2 years from the date of the original sentence.
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's remorse, his reformation prospects, and the fact that he saved court time by pleading guilty. The court found the original sentence to be excessive and harsh.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed in part.
Orders
- The sentence is reduced from 48 months to 2 years from the date of the original sentence.
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