Benson Sechere v Republic [2014] KEHC 7011 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7011
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7011 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 February 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The trial court's conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant was charged with breaking into a shop and stealing two shaving machines, mobile phones, and other items. The prosecution presented evidence that the appellant was found in possession of stolen items and that he had sold one of the stolen phones to a witness.
Issues
- Whether the appellant broke into the shop and stole the items
- Whether the doctrine of recent possession applies
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence established that the appellant was found in possession of stolen items, and the doctrine of recent possession was applied to convict the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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