Furaha Kahindi Karisa & 3 others v Republic [2006] KEHC 1423 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1423
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 1423 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence on two counts of robbery and possession of narcoticsCoramSergon, J
Holding
The appeal is allowed against conviction in Count 1, and the conviction and sentence are quashed. The appeal against conviction and sentence in Count 2 is dismissed, and the appellants are set free.
Facts
On February 13, 2005, four individuals, including the appellants, were found armed with weapons in preparation for a robbery. The 1st appellant was also found in possession of narcotics.
Issues
- Defectiveness of the charge in Count 1
- Insufficiency of evidence in Count 2
- Harshness of the sentence in Count 2
Reasoning
The charge in Count 1 was found to be defective due to the omission of essential ingredients. The evidence in Count 2 was insufficient to prove the appellant's intent to consume the narcotics.
Outcome
The 1st appellant is set free from Count 1, and the 1st appellant is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in Count 2.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence in Count 1
- Dismiss the appeal against conviction and sentence in Count 2
- Set the appellants free from Count 1
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act 1994
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