Patrick Echesa Oduori v Republic [2014] KEHC 4197 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4197
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4197 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 June 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in the Senior Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The conviction is proper and the appeal lacks merit. The appellant shall serve seven (7) years imprisonment for each count as sentenced by the trial magistrate. The sentence shall run concurrently.
Facts
The appellant was charged with burglary and stealing, and was convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison. The burglary occurred on the nights of 8th and 9th March 2012 at Bukhali village in Matungu District within Kakamega County.
Issues
- Whether the appellant committed the offences
- Whether the charge sheet was defective
- Whether the appellant was found in possession of stolen property
- Whether the arresting officer failed to testify
- Whether those who were alleged to have arrested him did not testify
- Whether his mitigation was considered
- Whether the sentence is harsh
Reasoning
The evidence on record proves that the appellant was arrested after the burglary incident and the stolen items were recovered. The appellant was known in the neighborhood and had been imprisoned before. The trial court's decision is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal Disallowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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