Uledi Ali V Republic [2013] KEHC 599 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 599
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 599 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The sentence of four years is reduced to the period the appellant has already served, which is deemed enough punishment.
Facts
The appellant, Uledi Ali, pleaded guilty to stealing a motor cycle registration number KMCL 406U, made Haojin, red in colour, and valued at Ksh. 63,000 from the property of LINA MULONGO FURAHA on April 6, 2011. The maximum sentence for the offence is three years, but the appellant was sentenced to four years.
Issues
- The legality of the sentence imposed by the trial court
- Reduction of the sentence due to the appellant being treated as a first offender and the recovery of the stolen property
Reasoning
The sentence is illegal as it exceeds the maximum allowed by law. The appellant was treated as a first offender and the stolen property was recovered.
Outcome
The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Orders
- The sentence of four years imprisonment is reduced to the period the appellant has already served
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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