CHRISTOPHER GICHERU MUHIA & another v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 2223 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2223
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2223 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 May 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeals from conviction and sentence of robbery with violenceCoramMARY KASANGO, M.S.A MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeals are dismissed. The sentence imposed was found to be extremely lenient.
Facts
The appellants were charged with robbery with violence, but the trial magistrate convicted them of simple robbery. They were sentenced to 4 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in reducing the charge from robbery with violence to simple robbery
- Whether the sentence imposed was harsh or excessive
Reasoning
The court found that the ingredients of robbery with violence were satisfied and the appellants were in the company of more than two persons at the time of the robbery. The trial magistrate's reduction of the charge was a misdirection in law.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Orders
- Appeals dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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