DICKSON MWITA MANGITI v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 390 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 390
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 390 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2006
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding
The appeal is allowed on sentence, and the sentence of 14 years imprisonment is set aside. The sentence is substituted with 3 years imprisonment from the date of conviction.
Facts
The appellant was charged with unnatural offence against the order of nature, involving carnal knowledge of a she goat. PW2 and PW4 testified about the incident, and PW5, a Veterinary Officer, confirmed the goat was carnally abused.
Issues
- Conviction
- Sentence
Reasoning
The evidence was overwhelming, and the appellant was properly convicted. The appellant was a first offender and pleaded for leniency, but the court felt the maximum sentence should not be awarded.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence, conviction upheld
Orders
- Sentence of 14 years imprisonment set aside
- Substitute sentence of 3 years imprisonment from the date of conviction
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