Bernard Mwangi Mburu v Republic [2013] KEHC 157 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 157
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 157 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramA. MSHILA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with stealing from a person and was convicted and sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment. He filed an appeal alleging that he was coerced into pleading guilty and that the sentence was harsh.
Issues
- Whether the plea was properly taken and unequivocal
- Whether the sentence was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court finds the plea was properly taken and unequivocal. The court also finds the sentence was proper and not harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The conviction and sentence are upheld
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno V. Republic (1972) EA 32
- Section 216 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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