Betty Wanza Nduku v Republic [2009] KEHC 4119 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4119
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 4119 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 February 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence imposed by District MagistrateCoramJ. B. OJWANG
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The sentence of five years in prison for house-breaking and two years for stealing is upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with house-breaking and stealing. She pleaded guilty and was convicted, receiving a sentence of five years in prison.
Issues
- Appellant's status as a first offender
- Appropriate sentence for the appellant given her circumstances
- Severity of the imposed sentence
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's plea of guilt and the facts of the case to be true. The court upheld the sentence as appropriate given the circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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