Emmaculate Nafula Aka Mildred v Republic [2018] KEHC 8784 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8784
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8784 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramS. M. GITHINJI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the plea of guilty was unequivocal and the sentence is legal.
Facts
The appellant, Emmaculate Nafula Aka Mildred, was charged with stealing by servant, and pleaded guilty. She was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's plea of guilty was unequivocal
- Whether the sentence of 3 years imprisonment is harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found the plea of guilty to be unequivocal and the sentence to be within the legal limits.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 348 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC)
Cases cited (1)
- Adan v. Republic (1973) EALR 445
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