Mark Timothy Otieno & another v Republic [2016] KEHC 3961 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3961
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3961 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2016
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. A. Makaau, Kevin Odhiambo, Mohammed Akideh
Holding
The convictions and sentences are quashed. The appellants are set at liberty.
Facts
The 1st and 2nd appellants were charged with robbery with violence and malicious damage to property. They were found guilty and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence were erroneous, bad in law and not supported by evidence.
- The prosecution did not prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
- The trial court erred in sentencing a minor to death.
Reasoning
Insufficient evidence to support the convictions on both counts. The prosecution failed to prove the stolen money and the damage to the property.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed, convictions and sentences quashed
Orders
- Quash convictions and sentences
- Set the appellants at liberty
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