Ltalakwa Lesondonkera v Republic [2017] KEHC 2634 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2634
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2634 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the original conviction and sentence by Hon. C N Ndegwa Principal MagistrateCoramJustice Mary Kasango
Holding
The sentence of 7 years imprisonment is set aside and the appellant is sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant LTALAKWA LESODONKERA was convicted of stealing stock contrary to Section 278 of the Penal Code and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 7 years imprisonment is excessive for a first-time offender
- Whether the trial court erred in considering the prevalence of the offence in the area
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be excessive, considering it to be half the maximum sentence, and recommended a sentence of at least a quarter of the maximum for a first-time offender.
Outcome
Appeal successful, sentence reduced
Orders
- The appellant is sentenced to 2 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- SUSAN ASIYO – V- REPUBLIC [2016] eKLR
- REGINA – V – MA [2004] 145 A
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