Adan Mohamed Seele v Republic [2016] KEHC 4053 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4053
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4053 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
Conviction upheld, sentence set aside and substituted with 2 years imprisonment from the date of sentencing
Facts
The appellant was charged with stock theft and handling stolen goods. The camel stolen was valued at Kshs 80,000.
Issues
- Excessive sentence
- Probation Officers report not brought to court
Reasoning
The court reduced the sentence due to the appellant's guilty plea, the recovery of the camel, and his lack of previous convictions.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, sentence reduced
Orders
- Conviction affirmed
- Sentence of 7 years reduced to 2 years
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
- Section 322(2) of the Penal Code
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