PAUL ODHIAMBO OKUKU v REPUBLIC (Criminal Appeal 174 of 2010) [2011] KEHC 862 (KLR) (4 November 2011) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 862
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 862 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from Original Conviction and SentenceCoramALI-ARONI
Holding
The appeals are dismissed.
Facts
The appellant and another person were charged with breaking and entering into saloons and butcheries to steal various items. The appellant was also found in possession of stolen items.
Issues
- conviction without proof of dusting on the scene of crime
- conviction based on items claimed by the complainant without receipt support ownership
- identification of exhibits by the complainant is not sound
- lack of special marks to prove the exhibits belonged to the complainant
- contradiction in the prosecution's case
- doubtful and defective charge
- failure to consider the appellant's alibi defense
- failure to comply with Section 169 in the judgment
- inconsistency in the prosecution's evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the doctrine of recent possession applies, and the appellant was found with recently stolen items. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
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