Samuel Wanjathi Murigi v Republic [2017] KEHC 4769 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4769
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4769 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH P G WAWERU
Holding
The appeal has no merit and is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to eight (8) years imprisonment. He did not appear to prosecute his appeal, which was against both conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Whether the conviction was based on good and sound evidence
- Whether the appellant has a valid appeal against his conviction and sentence
Reasoning
The court is satisfied that the appellant was convicted upon good and sound evidence; the conviction cannot be faulted upon any lawful ground. The prosecution proved their case beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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