Bishar Adow Ibrahim v Republic [2016] KEHC 1747 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1747
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1747 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is set aside and the appellant is ordered to serve 5 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempting to strike with intent to harm Abdullahi Hussein on 14th July 2016 in Wajir South Sub County, Wajir County. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant pleaded guilty to the charge
- Whether the sentence of 10 years imprisonment was appropriate
Reasoning
The appellant pleaded guilty, and the conviction was proper. However, the sentence was excessive as it was not aligned with the maximum sentence of life imprisonment and the appellant was a first offender with no evidence of injury.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, sentence set aside
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to serve 5 years imprisonment from the date of the original sentence
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