GEDEON NGUGI MAGONDO v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1229 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1229
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 1229 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for theftCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the sentence of 3 years imprisonment is set aside. The appellant's sentence is substituted with the sentence already served up to the date of this judgment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with stealing twisted iron worth Kshs.48,000 from Dr. Philip Harold Agola Nady on 10/9/2006 and 11/9/2006 in Kerarapon area, Kajiado District. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the subordinate court was excessive and harsh
- Whether the appellant's plea of guilty and being a first offender should have been considered by the sentencing court
Reasoning
The maximum sentence is 3 years, and the appellant was a first offender who pleaded guilty, making the sentence harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence set aside
Orders
- The appellant's sentence is set aside and substituted with the sentence already served up to the date of this judgment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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