Joseph Abtalia v Republic [2013] KEHC 2001 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2001
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2001 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The sentences for handling stolen property are varied to run concurrently, reducing the appellant's sentence to five years.
Facts
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment for handling stolen property on two different dates, related to one case of burglary and stealing.
Issues
- Whether the sentences for handling stolen property should run concurrently or consecutively.
- Whether the appellant's appeal should be allowed based on the sentencing error.
Reasoning
The handling of stolen property was related to one case of burglary and stealing, thus the sentences should have run concurrently.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- The appellant's sentence is varied to run concurrently.
- The appellant will serve five years imprisonment instead of ten years.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 37 of the Penal Code
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