Jarso Galgalo Diba v Republic of Kenya [2013] KEHC 980 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 980
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 980 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for robbery with violenceCoramMonica Mbaru, James Rika
Holding
The Appellant is found guilty of neglect to prevent a felony and is sentenced to two years imprisonment
Facts
The Appellant, Jarso Galgalo Diba, was charged with robbery with violence. He was convicted and sentenced to death. The Appellant was a residential guard at the residence of Biren Shah, who was robbed on January 8, 2009.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was a principal offender or accomplice
- Whether the Appellant's conviction and sentence were disproportionate to his role in the crime
Reasoning
The court found that the Appellant, as a guard, failed to prevent the robbery and was negligent, not a principal offender. The conviction and sentence were disproportionate to his role.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the Appellant is sentenced to two years imprisonment for neglect to prevent a felony
Orders
- Quash the conviction for robbery with violence
- Set aside the sentence for robbery with violence
- Convict the Appellant for neglect to prevent a felony
- Sentence the Appellant to two years imprisonment for neglect to prevent a felony
- Order the Appellant's immediate release from prison
Remedies
- Quash conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Convict for neglect to prevent a felony
- Sentence to two years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Section 296
- Section 392
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