MARTIN OTWANE OMULEFU v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 3444 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3444
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3444 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of grievous harmCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The sentence of 4 years imprisonment is upheld.
Facts
The appellant Martin Otwane Omulefu was convicted of grievous harm against the complainant at about 6.00 p.m. The complainant heard screams and found his neighbours being beaten by the appellant and his brother. The appellant cut the complainant's ear and injured his left eye.
Issues
- conviction against the weight of evidence
- sentence too harsh
Reasoning
The evidence of PW1 and PW3 is consistent, and the injuries were confirmed by PW5. The offence was committed at about 6.00 p.m., and both PW1 and PW3 saw the attackers clearly. The brother of the appellant pleaded guilty and was sentenced. The evidence is overwhelming against the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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