CHARLES NJOROGE THECHE V REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 307 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 307
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 307 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 December 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant, Charles Njoroge Theche, was charged with attempted murder against Tabitha Nyambura Mwangi. The prosecution alleged that Theche cut Mwangi with a sword, resulting in her severed hand.
Issues
- Prosecution's evidence of the appellant's guilt
- Appellant's defense and its rejection
- Harshness of the sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish the appellant's guilt. The court also found that the appellant's defense was not supported by the evidence and was dismissed without due consideration. The court concluded that the sentence was not harsh or excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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