AMOS CHACHA WEREMA v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 379 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 379
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 379 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 June 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentence of the RM’s court at Kehancha in criminal case No. 57 of 2004CoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is set aside and reduced to the period already served.
Facts
On 30th June 2004 at Nyamaharaga village in Kuria District, Amos Chacha Werema was found with an offensive weapon (an axe) with intent to commit a felony. He was arrested by police and charged.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly convicted of preparation to commit a felony.
- Whether the sentence of 10 years imprisonment was excessive and harsh.
Reasoning
The evidence was clear, and the appellant was found with an axe and dark sunglasses at 10.30 p.m. in the night, which was suspicious. The magistrate's finding was proper.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence reduced to the period already served.
Orders
- Appellant be set at liberty forthwith unless otherwise legally held.
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