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Benson Sechere v Republic [2014] KEHC 7011 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 7011 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the appellant broke into the shop and stole the items
  2. 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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