Jared Onyango Obar v Republic [2014] KEHC 1695 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1695
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1695 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramHon. Kibet Sambu, SRM
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence of death is set aside. The appellant shall be released from prison custody.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery and possession of forged currency, and was convicted and sentenced to death. The prosecution called 8 witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant was properly convicted.
- Whether the appellant was prejudiced by the trial court's failure to provide witness statements and release exhibits to the complainant before the prosecution case was closed.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's right to a fair trial was violated due to the lack of witness statements and the premature release of exhibits. A retrial would be futile and prejudicial to the appellant.
Outcome
The conviction is quashed and the sentence of death is set aside.
Orders
- The appellant shall be released from prison custody forthwith unless he is otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Cisse Djibrilla –vs- Republic [2008] e KLR
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