M M v Republic [2016] KEHC 8381 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8381
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8381 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2016
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of a child for stealingCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the child is released
Facts
M M and his father were jointly charged with stealing a goat valued at Kshs. 4,000. The father claimed ownership but the trial court convicted both and sentenced them.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence of a child for stealing were legally correct
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the child without proof of ownership of the goat
Reasoning
No evidence was adduced to prove ownership of the goat, and the trial court erred in convicting the child without proof of ownership. The words 'Conviction and Sentence' were not supposed to be used in a case involving a child in conflict with the law.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence, child released
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Release the child forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Section 268 of the Penal Code
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
- Children Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Sawe vs. Republic (2003) KLR 364
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