ABRAHAM OLOO ODHIAMBO v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 1981 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1981
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1981 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The appellant's conviction and sentence are upheld, but the sentence is reduced to the period already served.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of handling stolen property, and was sentenced to five years' imprisonment. The stolen property was a solar panel belonging to ICIPE Thomas Odhiambo Campus, which was found in the appellant's home.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was found in possession of stolen property
- Whether the prosecution proved the elements of handling stolen goods
Reasoning
The court found the appellant in possession of the stolen solar panel and held that the prosecution proved the elements of handling stolen goods. The sentence was reduced due to the appellant's first offender status and remorse.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence, conviction and sentence upheld
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- RATILAL & ANOTHER VS REPUBLIC [1971] E.A. 575
Cases cited (1)
- RATILAL & ANOTHER VS REPUBLIC [1971] E.A. 575
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