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CYRUS NJORA MWANGI v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 1653 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1653 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1653
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1653 (KLR)
Decided
27 September 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for stealingCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding

The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced to three years.

Facts

The appellant was charged with stealing and convicted, receiving a five-year sentence. He appealed, alleging unfair trial and excessive sentence.

Issues

  1. Fair trial
  2. Excessive sentence

Reasoning

The court found no evidence of unfair trial, but agreed with the Republic's concession on the sentence.

Outcome

Appeal allowed, sentence reduced to three years

Orders

  • Appellant released from prison

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Section 275 of the Penal Code
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