ALEX WAFULA BIKETI V REPUBLIC [2010] KEHC 2409 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2409
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 2409 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2010
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant's appeal against sentenceCoramF. N. MUCHEMI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence is reasonable and neither harsh nor excessive.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of stealing stock and sentenced to five years imprisonment. He had a previous conviction for a similar offence.
Issues
- Reasonableness of the sentence
- Appellant's previous conviction
Reasoning
The maximum sentence for a second offender is fourteen years, but the sentence of five years is reasonable. The Appellant's mitigation was considered, and the sentence was reasonable even with a previous conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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