David Swaka Mwinami v Republic [2014] KEHC 7294 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7294
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7294 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of 2 years imprisonment for assault causing actual bodily harm.CoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The sentence of 2 years imprisonment for assault is not harsh and excessive. The sentences for assault and breaking into a building should not run concurrently.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of assaulting Stephen Mwinami Mandara on August 20, 2011, causing actual bodily harm. He was also convicted in Butere criminal case No. 314 of 2011 for breaking into a building and committing a felony.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 2 years imprisonment for assault is harsh and excessive.
- Whether the sentences for assault and breaking into a building should run concurrently.
Reasoning
The appellant was not a first offender and the maximum sentence for assault is five years. The sentences for the two offenses are separate and distinct.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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