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Boniface Kimathi Kinoti & another v Republic [2014] KEHC 2694 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 2694 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2694
Citation
[2014] KEHC 2694 (KLR)
Decided
3 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding

The convictions and sentences are upheld

Facts

The appellants were found with a G3 rifle and ammunition in Gachanka area at 10 p.m. and were charged with preparation to commit a felony and consorting with a person in possession of a firearm.

Issues

  1. Conviction for preparation to commit a felony
  2. Sentence for possession of ammunition
  3. Discrepancy in serial number of the rifle
  4. Discrepancy in ammunition caliber

Reasoning

The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the appellants' intent to commit a felony and the possession of ammunition. The discrepancy in the serial number and ammunition caliber was not significant.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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