Dominic Mutua Sammy v Republic [2019] KEHC 10366 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10366
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 10366 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 February 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHON. C. KARIUKI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, conviction upheld, and sentence confirmed.
Facts
The Appellant Dominic Mutua Sammy was found in possession of 500 grams of cannabis on September 5, 2017, and pleaded guilty.
Issues
- Defective charge
- Non-existent law
- Procedure for establishing the substance
- Excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court finds no merit in the appeal and upholds the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Conviction upheld
- Sentence confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Psychotropic Substance Control Act No. 4 of 1994
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