Mwachiti Kaphilinzi v Republic [2014] KEHC 6706 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6706
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6706 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence of four (4) years imprisonment is not harsh and excessive
Facts
The appellant, MWACHITI KAPHILINZI, pleaded guilty to shop breaking and stealing charges. He was convicted and sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of four (4) years imprisonment is harsh and excessive
- Whether the appellant was treated as a first offender
Reasoning
The court noted that the appellant had been previously convicted for a similar offence and sentenced to eighteen (18) months imprisonment. The maximum sentence for the offence is fourteen (14) years, and the four (4) year sentence is not considered harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Kwale County
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