John Mogesi Wangwi v Republic [2015] KEHC 3727 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3727
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 3727 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the conviction and sentence of the Senior Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramD.S. MAJANJA, Lagat-Korir
Holding
The appeal is struck out.
Facts
On 20th April 2004, the appellant and others robbed Joseph Marwa Tigo of cash and a pair of slippers, and wounded him.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence for robbery with violence are valid
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the appeal
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal because the appellant did not prefer a second appeal to the Court of Appeal and the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain further challenges to the subordinate court's conviction and sentence.
Outcome
The appeal is struck out.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code, Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya
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