PATRICK NGOKA CHACHA V STATE [2012] KEHC 2123 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2123
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2123 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 September 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH NEKOYE SITATI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed on both conviction and sentence.
Facts
On March 20-21, 2007, the appellant and others set fire to six houses and other property belonging to James Marwa Mwise, shooting him on the left hand. The appellant was identified by key witnesses.
Issues
- Conviction
- Sentence
Reasoning
The evidence of the key witnesses was sufficient to convict the appellant. The sentence of 7 years was within the limits of the law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- R/A within 14 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Odhiambo v. Republic
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