Dorcas Akola Akhonya v Republic [2018] KEHC 296 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 296
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 296 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. C. MRIMA, H. A. OMONDI
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the sentence is reduced to the period already served.
Facts
The Appellant, Dorcas Akola Akhonya, was employed as a Cashier at Life Care Pharmaceutical Limited. She was charged with the offence of Stealing by servant contrary to Section 281 of the Penal Code. The prosecution presented four witnesses, including the Company’s Director, a Certified Public Accountant, and the investigating officer.
Issues
- Whether the charge was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence was excessive
Reasoning
The prosecution’s evidence was consistent and corroborated by other witnesses. The Appellant was found guilty of the offence. The sentence is reviewed due to her health status and the time already served.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence reduced
Orders
- The Appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code, Cap. 63 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Okemo vs. R (1977) EALR 32
- Mark Oiruri Mose vs. R (2013) eKLR
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