Beshick Mombo Mwake v Republic [2016] KEHC 300 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 300
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 300 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The appeal is partly successful. The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is set aside and replaced with a three (3) months imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Beshick Momba Mwake, was convicted of stealing six pieces of timber valued at Kshs 1,500 and handling stolen property. He pleaded guilty to the charges.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly harsh and excessive
- Whether the trial court erred in considering the appellant as a first offender
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be manifestly harsh and excessive, considering the appellant's past behavior and the maximum penalty for the crime. The court also noted the appellant's lack of mitigation.
Outcome
Partially successful appeal
Orders
- Conviction upheld
- Sentence set aside and replaced with three (3) months imprisonment
- Appellant set free unless detained for other lawful reasons
Remedies
- Three (3) months imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code Cap 63
- Criminal Procedure Code Cap 75
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act No 4 of 1994
Cases cited (1)
- Daniel Kyalo Muema v Republic (2009) eKLR
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