Paul Masaku Makau v Republic (Criminal Revision 79 of 2014) [2016] KEHC 8291 (KLR) (Crim) (21 November 2016) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8291
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8291 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2016
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision of sentenceCoramG.W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The sentence is set aside and replaced with a 5-year imprisonment term from the date of sentencing.
Facts
The Applicant was convicted of handling stolen property and sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. The offence involved dishonestly retaining a stolen motor vehicle.
Issues
- Whether the sentence was harsh and excessive
- Whether the sentence should be set aside and replaced with a lesser term
Reasoning
The court considered the sentence to be harsh for a first offender and the fact that he was in custody for one year before conviction. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the offence but emphasized the need to give the offender an opportunity to reflect.
Outcome
The 8-year sentence is set aside and replaced with a 5-year imprisonment term.
Orders
- Set aside the 8-year sentence and substitute with a 5-year imprisonment term
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 322(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 362 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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