Kazungu Charo & another v Republic [2006] KEHC 2833 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2833
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2833 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of 4 years imprisonment for stealing stockCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
Kazungu Charo and Robert Charo Kazungu pleaded guilty to stealing stock and were sentenced to 4 years imprisonment. They appealed the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 4 years imprisonment is harsh and excessive.
- Whether the trial court took into account the appellants' age and remorsefulness.
- Whether the trial court took into account the appellants' guilty plea.
- Whether the appellants should be allowed to mix with hardcore criminals.
Reasoning
The trial court considered all relevant sentencing principles and took into account the appellants' remorsefulness and guilty plea. The sentence of 4 years is neither excessive nor harsh.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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