Ali Mdingila v Republic [2014] KEHC 7159 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7159
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7159 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The sentence is reduced to four years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently. If the appellant has already served four years, he is to be released.
Facts
The appellant, Ali Mdingila, was convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment on two counts of breaking into a building and committing a felony, contrary to section 306 (a) of the Penal Code. The theft involved cash and a Nokia 1600 mobile phone.
Issues
- The sentence imposed was harsh and excessive for a first offender.
- The appellant alleged the conviction was against the weight of the evidence.
Reasoning
The court found the conviction to be safe but the sentence to be harsh and excessive. The doctrine of recent possession was applied, and the stolen items were recovered the following day.
Outcome
Affirmed with reduced sentence
Orders
- Sentence reduced to four years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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