Bernard Mutua Mulwa v Republic [2017] KEHC 5404 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5404
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5404 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for preparation to commit a felonyCoramD. K. KEMEI
Holding
The conviction and sentence for preparation to commit a felony are quashed and the Appellant is ordered to be set at liberty.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with preparation to commit a felony and escaping from lawful custody. He was found with a kitchen knife in a public place and arrested.
Issues
- Whether the kitchen knife was an offensive weapon
- Whether the police investigations were sufficient
- Whether the Appellant's defense was considered
- Whether the Appellant's arrest was justified
- Whether the burden of proof was shifted to the Appellant
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to prove the charge
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to prove the charge of preparation to commit a felony. The burden of proof was not shifted to the Appellant, and his defense was not adequately considered.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and sentence for preparation to commit a felony
- Order the Appellant to be set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 308(1) of the Penal Code
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