Kipngeno Benard Koros v Republic [2014] KEHC 921 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 921
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 921 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH.I. ONG’UDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the plea was unequivocal and the sentence is legal and not harsh.
Facts
The appellant, Kipngeno Benard Koros, was charged with burglary and stealing. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years on each count, with the sentences running concurrently.
Issues
- Defective charge sheet
- Unequivocal plea
- Sentence legality
- Conviction on alternative count
Reasoning
The court found the plea unequivocal and the sentence was within the legal limits. The second count was an alternative count due to the appellant's conviction on the first count.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Section 304(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 279(b) of the Penal Code
- Section 392 of the Penal Code
- Article 50(2) of the Constitution
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