Mike Steven Ochieng v Republic [2014] KEHC 783 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 783
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 783 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant shall serve the 5-year sentence imposed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with possession of Bhang, a narcotic drug, and was found guilty and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. He appealed on two grounds.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution failed to prove the substance was a narcotic drug.
- Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly harsh and excessive.
Reasoning
The prosecution did not produce an analyst's certificate identifying the substance as bhang, which was a procedural lapse. The sentence was below the statutory maximum but the court did not enhance it due to lack of warning to the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance(Control) Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- JJW -VS- Republic Criminal Appeal No. 11 of 2011
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