Peter Otieno Achar v Republic [2015] KEHC 8095 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8095
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 8095 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU, G. W. NGENYE – MACHARIA
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The conviction and sentence are quashed. The Appellant is set free.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with two counts of robbery with violence. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. The case against Julius Maina Mwangi was terminated after he was gunned down in another robbery.
Issues
- Whether the evidence against the Appellant was sufficient to warrant his conviction.
- Whether the trial magistrate's reliance on circumstantial evidence was justified.
- Whether the sentence of death was excessive.
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to warrant the conviction, particularly the recent possession of the stolen phone, and the sentence was excessive.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, Appellant set free
Orders
- Quash the conviction and sentence
- Set the Appellant free
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