Duncan Mwenda Keraithe v Republic [2017] KEHC 259 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 259
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 259 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramSAID CHITEMBWE, A. MABEYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with burglary and stealing, and convicted and sentenced by the trial court. The prosecution alleged that the appellant broke into the houses of Irene Mwendwa and Feannoue Walele and stole several items. The appellant was identified by eye witnesses and the stolen items were recovered.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence met the requirements of the law
Reasoning
The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant was properly identified and the stolen items were recovered. The sentence is within the limits of the law.
Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
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