BOAZ WANYONYI WANJALA v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 1246 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1246
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1246 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA Mshila
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The Appellant is released forthwith, unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with possession of infringing copies of musical works contrary to the Copyrights Act No. 12 of 2001. He was found in possession of 9 CDs and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Issues
- Conviction on facts not supported by charge
- Language understood by the Appellant
- Court not properly constituted
- Failing to warn the Appellant on the consequence of pleading guilty
- Disregarding procedure as to conviction, mitigation and sentence
- Excessive sentence
- Relying on facts raised by prosecution that required collaboration
- Failing to find that the charge sheet was defective
Reasoning
The facts do not support the particulars of the charge, making the conviction not safe or proper.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction quashed
- Sentence set aside
- Appellant released
Remedies
- Quashed conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Released
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Copyrights Act No. 12 of 2001
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