Dennis Chirchir v Republic [2018] KEHC 666 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 666
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 666 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The appeal from conviction is dismissed, and the sentence of imprisonment for seven years is set aside and substituted with a sentence of imprisonment for four years.
Facts
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment for stealing a goat valued at Ksh.8000. The prosecution witnesses included the appellant's son, a boda boda rider, and the appellant's brother's wife.
Issues
- Whether the offence of theft of stock was proved
- Whether the appellant was shown to have been the thief
- Whether the sentence of imprisonment for 7 years is excessive
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the offence, but the sentence was excessive. The court considered the value of the stolen item and the available remission.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence reduced
Orders
- The appellant’s appeal from the conviction for stock theft c/s 278 of the Penal Code is dismissed.
- The sentence of imprisonment for seven years is set aside and substituted with a sentence of imprisonment for four (4) years from the date of the sentence in the trial court.
- The appellant is released from custody unless otherwise lawfully held.
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