Robinson Mbugua Macharia v Republic [2018] KEHC 3148 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3148
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3148 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and death sentenceCoramJOEL NGUGI
Holding
The death sentence is substituted with a sentence of 18 years imprisonment
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of robbery with violence, and sentenced to death. The Appellant appealed against both conviction and sentence, but withdrew the appeal against conviction.
Issues
- Whether the death sentence should be substituted with a prison term
- Mitigating and aggravating circumstances to be considered
Reasoning
The court considered mitigating factors such as the Appellant's remorse, intoxication, and youth, and aggravating factors such as the number of assailants and the crude weapons used. The court decided to substitute the death sentence with a prison term of 18 years.
Outcome
The death sentence is substituted with a 18-year prison term
Orders
- The Appellant is sentenced to 18 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- High Court of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Michael Kathewa Laichena and Another v Attorney General MERU High Court Crim. Pet. No. 19 of 2018 (UR)
- John Kathia M'itobi v Republic [2018] eKLR
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