Republic v Jotham Njoroge Kimani [2005] KEHC 389 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 389
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 389 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 June 2005
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The sentence is revised to two years with effect from the date of the initial sentence.
Facts
The accused was charged with stealing stock under Section 278 of the Penal Code. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the trial magistrate.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate had exceeded his jurisdiction
- Whether the sentence was within the limits allowed by law
Reasoning
The trial magistrate exceeded his jurisdiction as he sentenced the accused to a term of imprisonment exceeding two years, which is not within the limits allowed by law.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Revised sentence of two years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
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