Erick Inganga Christopher & another v Republic [2013] KEHC 5626 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5626
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 5626 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramB. Thuranira Jaden, SAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the sentence is reduced to the period already served.
Facts
Two appellants were charged with handling stolen goods and breaking into a building and committing a felony. They were convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment each.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence of the appellants
- Harshness of the sentence
Reasoning
The court finds the evidence sufficient to uphold the conviction. The sentence is harsh given the value of the stolen goods, and it is reduced accordingly.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence reduced to the period already served
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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