DAVID OSORO OMWOYO v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 895 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 895
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 895 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. G. MUGO
Holding
The appeal fails and the conviction and sentence of the lower court are upheld.
Facts
The appellant, David Osoro Omwoyo, was charged with soliciting and receiving a bribe from Tom Omwayi Olewe on April 28, 2005. The prosecution alleged that the appellant solicited Shs. 30,000 and received Shs. 10,000 as bribes.
Issues
- The prosecution did not prove its case beyond reasonable doubt
- The charge against the appellant is not supported by the particulars thereof
- The court erred in law and fact in shifting the burden of proof to the appellant
- The evidence tendered by the prosecution and the facts of the case were insufficient and/or did not support the charge
- The sentence imposed upon the appellant was manifestly harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found the evidence to be consistent, sufficient, and weighty enough to support the charge and conviction. The sentence was not considered harsh or excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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