Fredrick Wachira Mwangi v Republic [2016] KEHC 733 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 733
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 733 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside.
Facts
The appellant, Frederick Wachira Mwangi, was accused of obtaining Kshs. 28,600 from David Kiogora by falsely pretending he could subdivide a portion of land. The appellant claimed he was a land surveyor and had a service contract with the complainant, but the complainant disappeared and reappeared in 2009 claiming to have gone to South Africa for further education.
Issues
- Insufficiency of evidence for the conviction
- Excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court found the conviction based on insufficient evidence and the sentence was excessive.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Quash conviction and set aside sentence
Remedies
- Refund of fine
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 313 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Amugo v. Republic High Court (Kisumu) Cr. Appeal No. 320 of 1980
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