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Collins Otieno Madara v Republic (Criminal Appeal 59 of 2015) [2016] KEHC 215 (KLR) (13 October 2016) (Judgment)

[2016] KEHC 215 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
215
Citation
[2016] KEHC 215 (KLR)
Decided
13 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding

Conviction quashed, sentence set aside

Facts

On 25 May 2014, the 2nd accused and others robbed and wounded Emmily Akinyi Oduor, stealing a Techno mobile phone, cash, and a white sweater.

Issues

  1. Conviction for robbery with violence
  2. Proper identification and corroboration of evidence
  3. Recent possession doctrine

Reasoning

The court found the prosecution's evidence insufficient to establish proper identification and corroboration, and the items were not found in exclusive possession of the appellant.

Outcome

Conviction and sentence quashed

Orders

  • Appellant released forthwith
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