ABBAS HUSSEIN BHAI V REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 2886 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- 2886
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2886 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2008
- Judge
- GMA Dulu
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The appeal is allowed on sentence, the sentence is set aside and the appellant is ordered to serve 3 years imprisonment from the date of his original sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Abbas Hussein Bhai, was charged with stealing by servant contrary to section 281 of the Penal Code. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed was legal
- Whether the sentence was excessive for a first offender
Reasoning
The court reduced the sentence because the magistrate did not take into account the appellant's guilty plea and did not waste the court's time. The court also found that a sentence of 5 years imprisonment for a first offender was excessive.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to serve 3 years imprisonment from the date of his original sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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