CHARLES MACHARIA WAMBAIRE v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 3501 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3501
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3501 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 June 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. S. A. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The sentence imposed is set aside and the appellant is released forthwith
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen goods. He was acquitted of the main count but convicted on the alternative count. He was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly harsh and excessive
- Whether the trial court took into account irrelevant factors in arriving at the sentence
Reasoning
The maximum sentence for the charged offence is 14 years, and the appellant was sentenced to half of that, which is considered manifestly harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence set aside, appellant released
Orders
- Set aside the sentence of 7 years imprisonment with hard labour
- Substitute the sentence already served by the appellant
Remedies
- Release of the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (4)
- Ogalo s/o Owuor v/s Republic (1954) 19 EACA 270
- James v/s Republic (1950) 10 EACA 143
- Nilson v/s Republic (1970) EA 599
- Wanjema v/s Republic (1971) EA 493
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