Kevin Omondi v Republic [2014] KEHC 8822 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8822
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8822 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The sentence is reduced to time served, and the appellant is set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant Kevin Omondi was charged with burglary and stealing, and faced an alternative charge of handling stolen goods. He was convicted and sentenced to 8 years imprisonment with hard labour.
Issues
- The appropriateness of the sentence imposed
- Whether the appellant is a first offender
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's status as a first offender and his age at the time of the offence, concluding that he has served sufficient time.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence reduced to time served
- Appellant set free unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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