Kennedy Ochieng Ongolo v Republic [2014] KEHC 8820 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8820
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8820 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The appeal is allowed to the extent that the conviction on the second alternative count is set aside and the sentence on the first count is reduced to time served.
Facts
The appellant was charged with stealing stock and handling stolen goods, and was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years for the first count and 1 year for the second count. The second count was an alternative charge.
Issues
- Conviction on the second alternative count
- Sentence on the first count
Reasoning
The sentence was harsh, the accused was a first offender, and the property was recovered. The appellant expressed remorse.
Outcome
The appellant is set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
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