Dennis Mwangi Wanjiru v Republic [2013] KEHC 306 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 306
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 306 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of robbery with violence and indecent actCoramL. KIMARU, P. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The conviction for two charges of robbery with violence is upheld. The sentences for these convictions are found to be legal.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with robbery with violence and indecent act. He was convicted of two charges of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The Appellant appealed the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Non-compliance with section 214 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Insufficient and contradictory evidence
- Positive identification of the Appellant
Reasoning
The evidence of PW1 and PW2 corroborated each other, and there were no inconsistencies or contradictions. The Appellant was positively identified and was armed with a gun.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
Cases cited (2)
- Johanna Ndungu Vs Republic
- Anjononi and Others vs Republic
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