Joseph Kioko v Republic [2015] KEHC 4723 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4723
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4723 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramB. Thuranira Jaden
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The Appellant is at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was charged with dealing in government trophy and illegal possession of government trophy, and failing to report possession of government trophy. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and sentenced.
Issues
- The plea was not unequivocal.
- The facts read out by the prosecution did not disclose any offence.
- The sentence imposed was harsh and excessive.
Reasoning
The court found that the facts read out to the court did not disclose any offence as charged and the plea was not unequivocal.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act Chapter 376 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno -vs- Republic (1972) EA 32
- Adan vs Republic [1973] EA 445
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