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Bakari Juma v Republic [2017] KEHC 8060 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 8060 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8060
Citation
[2017] KEHC 8060 (KLR)
Decided
18 January 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramD. O. CHEPKWONY
Holding

The appeal is dismissed as the sentence was lawful and just

Facts

The appellant was charged with preparation to commit a felony and was found guilty. He was sentenced to ten years imprisonment.

Issues

  1. Whether the sentence imposed was lawful and just
  2. Whether the appellant's plea of ignorance of the law was valid

Reasoning

The court found that the sentence was within the prescribed period and that the magistrate considered all factors, including the appellant's mitigation and records.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Article 133 of the Constitution, 2010
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