John Oduor Otieno v Republic [2017] KEHC 1340 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1340
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1340 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 December 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against original conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. MAJANJA
Holding
The sentences are quashed and substituted with an order that they run consecutively. The appellant is released unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant, John Oduor Otieno, was charged and convicted on four counts of breaking into a dwelling house and stealing, resulting in a total sentence of 10 years.
Issues
- Excessive sentence
- Sentence quashed and substituted
Reasoning
Counsel for the Respondent conceded that the sentence was excessive and ought to have been considered.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentences quashed and substituted with an order that they run consecutively
Remedies
- The appellant is released unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
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