Stephen Owino Opere v Republic [2016] KEHC 4140 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4140
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4140 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant and another were charged with robbery with violence. The complainant testified that she was robbed of Kshs.12,000 and other items by two boys, one of whom was wearing a green T-shirt with white stripes. The appellant was arrested by members of the public but not called as a witness.
Issues
- Whether the evidence against the appellant was sufficient to prove the charges
- Whether the failure to call arresting officers as witnesses was prejudicial
Reasoning
The court found the evidence against the appellant fell short of proof required in criminal cases, and there were no direct links between the appellant and the vehicle involved in the robbery.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and set aside sentence
Orders
- Order the appellant be set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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