Joseph Mbinda Nthiwa & 6 Others v Republic [2006] KEHC 3127 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3127
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 3127 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 March 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeals from two separate criminal casesCoramMAKHANDIA
Holding
The convictions and sentences are set aside due to procedural errors, and an order for release is made.
Facts
Two robberies were committed on the same day by four individuals, who were charged with robbery with violence, preparation to commit a felony, and possession of firearms and ammunition. The Appellants were convicted and sentenced in two separate trials.
Issues
- Whether the convictions and sentences should be set aside due to procedural errors
- Whether retrial should be ordered
Reasoning
The court found that the original trials were illegal and defective due to the lack of proper identification of the prosecutor and the omission of the rank of the prosecutor. The court also considered the long duration of the sentences and the impracticability of retrial.
Outcome
The convictions and sentences are set aside, and the Appellants are ordered to be set at liberty.
Orders
- Set aside the convictions and sentences
- Order the Appellants to be set at liberty
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