Davi Mululu Alinaula v Republic [2006] KEHC 2707 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2707
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2707 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 April 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMOHAMMED IBRAHIM
Holding
The plea was unequivocal and the facts were read in a language the appellant understood. The error in referring to 'cows' instead of 'bulls' was not fatal to the conviction.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of stealing stock (3 bulls valued at Kshs.80,000) and sentenced to three years imprisonment. The Appellant appealed on grounds of equivocal plea, language misunderstanding, and factual discrepancies.
Issues
- equivocal plea
- language misunderstanding
- factual discrepancies
Reasoning
The charges were read in both English and Kiswahili, and the Appellant understood the language. The factual discrepancy was minor and did not cause a failure of justice.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Right of Appeal to the Court of Appeal is explained to the Appellant. Has a right of Appeal within the next 28 days.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
- Section 382 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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