Patrick Kariuki Gichabi & another v Republic [2014] KEHC 6988 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6988
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6988 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramC.W. GITHUA
Holding
The appeal against sentence is allowed. The sentence of seven years imprisonment is set aside and substituted with the period already served.
Facts
The appellants were charged with burglary, stealing, and handling stolen property. They were convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of seven years imprisonment is excessive and manifestly excessive in the circumstances of the case.
- Whether the appellants' learning skills in prison should form a basis for reducing their sentences.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be harsh and excessive given the nature and value of the property, and the appellants' status as first offenders.
Outcome
The appellants are set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- MACHARIA VS REPUBLIC 2003 KLR 115
- R v Shershewsky (1912) C C A 28 TLR 364
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