SILAS MUTUA KIRURI v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 3371 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3371
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3371 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM.S.A. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The sentence of 5 years imprisonment is set aside and replaced with a sentence of 3 years imprisonment from the date of conviction.
Facts
The appellant, Silas Mutua Kiruri, was convicted of stealing and handling stolen property in the Senior Principal Magistrate's Court at Nanyuki. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently.
Issues
- the legality of the sentence imposed
- the harshness and excessiveness of the sentence
Reasoning
The sentence was illegal as it exceeded the maximum prescribed by law. The court found the appellant to be a repeat offender and set aside the sentence due to its illegality.
Outcome
The appellant's sentence is reduced from 5 years to 3 years.
Orders
- to set aside the sentence of 5 years imprisonment and substitute a sentence of 3 years imprisonment from the date of conviction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
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