Daniel Ngee John v Republic [2018] KEHC 8745 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8745
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8745 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The Appellant's right to fair trial was not infringed upon as he never complained about not being supplied with witness statements. The conviction and sentence are quashed and a retrial is ordered.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with robbery with violence and house breaking and committing a felony. He was acquitted on the main charge but convicted on the alternative charge of handling stolen property.
Issues
- Appellant's right to fair trial
- Recalling of witnesses
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and found no merit in the Appellant's claims regarding the right to fair trial and the recall of witnesses.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed and a retrial is ordered.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and sentence
- Order a retrial
Remedies
- Re-trial of the Appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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