Richard Maina Macharia v Republic [2008] KEHC 2902 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2902
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2902 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 May 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and judgment in the Senior Resident Magistrate’s CourtCoramMARY KASANGO, M. S. A. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction quashed, and the sentence of death set aside. The appellant is to be set at liberty.
Facts
On December 6, 2004, PW1 was robbed by a gang of 10 robbers in her home. She identified the appellant and her son as the robbers. The appellant was arrested and charged.
Issues
- Positive identification of the appellant by PW1 and PW2
- Appellant's denial of involvement
- Reliability of the evidence leading to the appellant's conviction
Reasoning
The court found the circumstances did not favor a positive identification, and the evidence was unreliable due to the appellant's conduct and the lack of evidence linking the other suspects to the crime.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- Quash conviction
- Set aside sentence of death
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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