NAFTALY MUKUNDI WAWERU v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 2398 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2398
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2398 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 June 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The sentences are neither harsh nor excessive, and the court's discretion was properly exercised.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of housebreaking and theft, and creating a disturbance likely to cause a breach of the peace. He was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment, with consecutive sentences for the two counts.
Issues
- Whether the sentences are harsh and excessive
- Whether the court erred in considering the Probation Officer's report
Reasoning
The court found that the sentences were within the discretion of the trial court, considering the appellant's criminal history and the maximum sentences for the offenses.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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