MARTIN WAMBUGU MARITIM v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 3455 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3455
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3455 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. S. A. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The conviction of the appellant is upheld
Facts
The appellant and his co-accused were charged with burglary and stealing. The complainant reported that her house was broken into and items were stolen. The items were later recovered from the appellant's house.
Issues
- Whether the doctrine of recent possession applies to the case
- Whether the appellant's possession of the stolen items can be attributed to him
Reasoning
The items were recovered from the appellant's house shortly after they were stolen. The appellant could not account for his possession of the items, leading to the invocation of the doctrine of recent possession.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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