Benson Nyaga Nderi v Republic [2015] KEHC 424 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 424
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 424 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. BWONWONGA
Holding
The sentence is set aside and substituted with a default sentence of 6 months imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant pleaded guilty to housebreaking, stealing, and malicious damage to property. The stolen property was recovered and valued at Kshs 9,000 and a thermos flask at Kshs 300. The appellant was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment in default of a fine of Kshs 20,000.
Issues
- The sentence imposed by the trial court is not authorized by the law.
- The default sentence of imprisonment should be 6 months instead of 3 years.
Reasoning
The stolen properties were recovered and valued. The appellant was a first offender and claimed to be drunk at the time of the offense. The default sentence of imprisonment for a fine not exceeding Kshs 50,000 is 6 months.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The appellant is to serve 6 months imprisonment in default of the fines imposed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code, Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
- Section 28 of the Penal Code
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