Millicent Wandia Murage alias Millicent Wanja Murage v Republic [2017] KEHC 1423 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1423
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1423 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. W. GITARI
Holding
The sentence of two years imprisonment is set aside and replaced with a sentence on probation for a period of eighteen (18) months.
Facts
The appellant, Millicent Wandia Murage, pleaded guilty to stealing Ksh.25,500 from her mother, Rodah Wamutira. She was sentenced to two years imprisonment. The mother instructed the advocate to file the appeal.
Issues
- Excessive sentence
- Non-custodial sentence
- Remorse and first offender status
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive given the circumstances, including the appellant's first offender status, age, and the fact that she had pleaded guilty.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentence of two years imprisonment set aside
- Sentence on probation for 18 months substituted
Remedies
- Sentence on probation for 18 months
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
- Probation of Offenders Act
- Community Service Orders Act
Cases cited (1)
- Wanjema v R (1971 E.A. 49(3)
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