Pamella Akoth Owuor v Republic [2008] KEHC 3956 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3956
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3956 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ.B. OJWANG
Holding
The appellate court upholds the sentence imposed by the trial court, finding no grounds to interfere with it.
Facts
The appellant was charged with possession of cannabis sativa (bhang). Police found 38 stones of bhang in her house and arrested her.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was excessive and should be reviewed by the appellate court
- Whether the appellant's remorsefulness should be considered in sentencing
Reasoning
The court held that the sentence was within the bounds of the law and that the trial court did not act on a wrong principle or overlook any material factor.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 1994
Cases cited (2)
- Ogalo s/o Owoura v. Reginam (1954) 21 EACA 270
- James v. R (1950) 18 EACA 147
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