Allan Mulei Peter & 2 others v Republic [2008] KEHC 3414 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3414
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3414 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 April 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of Chief Magistrate Mrs. H.A. OmondiCoramJ.B. Ojwang, I. Lenaola
Holding
The Court found that the change of presiding judicial officers did not violate the accused's rights under s.200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The appellants were charged with robbery with violence, and the particulars stated that they robbed John Ndata Nthiwa of a cellphone, a Seiko 5 wrist-watch, and cash in the sum of Kshs.40,000/= on 10th October, 2003.
Issues
- Whether the change of presiding judicial officers during the trial violated the accused's rights under s.200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Whether the appellants were informed of their right to recall witnesses at the time of the change of presiding judicial officers
Reasoning
The Court looked at the record and found that the accused persons had not been informed of their rights to recall witnesses, at the time of the change of presiding judicial officers.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75, Laws of Kenya)
- Penal Code (Cap. 63, Laws of Kenya)
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