Wilson Kimutai Korir v Republic [2007] KEHC 2983 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2983
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2983 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMARTHA KOOME
Holding
The appeal on sentence is hereby allowed and the appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant, Wilson Kimutai Korir, was convicted of stealing a cow valued at Kshs. 8,000 on March 13, 2004, at Teret Farm in Nakuru District. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant is appropriate given his reformation and mitigation offered.
- Whether the court should reduce or commute the sentence to reflect the time already served by the appellant.
Reasoning
The court considered the totality of the evidence and the appellant's reformation, mitigation, and the fact that the stolen cow was recovered. The court decided to reduce the sentence to the period already served.
Outcome
The appellant is set at liberty.
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
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