DAVID KIPSAND MALEL & ANOTHER V REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 479 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 479
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 479 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The appellants' conviction and sentence were proper and appropriate.
Facts
David Kipsand Malel and David Kiprono Sigei were charged with robbery. They were convicted and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment each.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for robbery
- Identification of the second appellant
Reasoning
The stolen items were recovered from the second appellant's house the following day, and his explanation was not credible. The doctrine of recent possession was applied.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- REPUBLIC VS LOUGHIN 35 CO.APP R.69
- MATU VS REPUBLIC [2004] K.L.R 510
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