KIOKO KILONZO & 3 OTHERS V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 1014 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1014
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1014 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramLord Widgery C., Warsame
Holding
The convictions are unsafe and are quashed
Facts
The appellants were charged with robbery with violence and possession of ammunition. The complainant identified the appellants based on their torches and the reflection of money.
Issues
- Safety of identification evidence
- Unfavorable conditions for identification
Reasoning
The conditions at the scene were unfavorable for positive identification and the evidence was unsafe.
Outcome
Appeals allowed, convictions and sentences quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentences imposed
Remedies
- Set the appellants free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Firearms Act
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