PETER NDELE OKORO v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 369 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 369
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 369 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 June 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentence of the SRM’s court Migori in criminal case No.193 of 2005CoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding
The conviction was upheld, but the sentence was reduced to one year and four months.
Facts
The appellant, Peter Ndele Okoro, was convicted on two counts of stealing from the person contrary to s.27(a) Penal Code by Migori Principal Magistrate. He was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment on both counts to run concurrently. The appellant stole sh.200/- from Maynard Okello Ochiege and sh.72/- from Martine Onyango.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence of the original conviction
- Sentence imposed by the court
Reasoning
The evidence was overwhelming and the conviction was proper. The court found the sentence harsh and excessive, especially considering the appellant's status as a first offender and the amount of money stolen.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, sentence reduced
Orders
- Appellant be set at liberty forthwith unless otherwise legally held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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