Bernard Lukoye Airo v Republic [2005] KEHC 3152 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3152
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 3152 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed and the sentence is confirmed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with hotel breaking and committing a felony and handling stolen property. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment. He appealed against the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's appeal has merits given his previous convictions.
- Whether the trial magistrate exercised his discretion reasonably in sentencing the appellant.
Reasoning
The court agrees with the prosecution's argument that the trial magistrate exercised his discretion reasonably in sentencing the appellant. The appeal has no merits, particularly in light of the appellant's previous convictions.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The sentence of 4 years imprisonment is confirmed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 306(a) of the Penal Code
- Section 322(2) of the Penal Code
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