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Erick Inganga Christopher & another v Republic [2013] KEHC 5626 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 5626 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Conviction and sentence of the appellants
  2. 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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