David Odhiambo Molo v Republic [2016] KEHC 6268 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6268
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 6268 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding
Conviction upheld, sentence reduced to 10 years
Facts
On July 16, 2013, the appellant and another assaulted Morris Kitch Swaga, causing his death.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence are supported by evidence
- Whether the sentence of 20 years is excessive
Reasoning
The appellant was the aggressor and there was no justification for the assault. The sentence of 20 years is excessive.
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed, appeal against sentence allowed
Orders
- Sentence of 20 years set aside and substituted with a sentence of ten (10) years
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