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David Odhiambo Molo v Republic [2016] KEHC 6268 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 6268 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the conviction and sentence are supported by evidence
  2. 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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