PETER KILONZO NTHENGE V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 1562 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1562
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1562 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramR. V. P. WENDOH, M. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The sentence of four years imprisonment for handling stolen goods is reduced to the balance of the term, to be served at Maina Chief's Camp under the direction of the Probation Officer Nyandarua North.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen goods. He was acquitted of robbery but found guilty of handling stolen goods and sentenced to four years imprisonment. He appealed against the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of four years imprisonment for handling stolen goods is appropriate.
- Whether the appellant should be released from prison and serve the balance of his term at Maina Chief's Camp under the direction of the Probation Officer Nyandarua North.
Reasoning
The sentence is considered lenient given the value of the goods handled and the appellant's remorse and learning from his mistake.
Outcome
Appeal granted, sentence reduced and appellant released.
Orders
- The appellant be released from prison and serve the balance of his term at Maina Chief's Camp under the direction of the Probation Officer Nyandarua North.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Cap. 63, Laws of Kenya)
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