Janet Ayemba v Republic [2013] KEHC 2513 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2513
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2513 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureRespondent appealed the conviction and sentence of the applicant for stealing.CoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The sentence of five (5) years imprisonment is set aside and replaced with a sentence of twelve (12) months from the date of sentence.
Facts
The applicant pleaded guilty to the charge of Stealing contrary to Section 275 of the Penal Code. She was convicted and sentenced to serve five (5) years imprisonment.
Issues
- The legality and propriety of the sentence imposed by the subordinate court.
- The appropriateness of the sentence given the circumstances of the case.
Reasoning
The maximum sentence for the offence is three (3) years, and the sentence imposed was illegal. The applicant was a first offender and had readily pleaded guilty, warranting a lenient sentence.
Outcome
The applicant's sentence is reduced from five (5) years to twelve (12) months, and she is released from prison immediately.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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