Joseph Charo Dzombo v Republic [2019] KEHC 1139 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1139
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 1139 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Joseph Charo Dzombo, was arrested at Matsangoni Road block for offering a bribe of Kshs. 2,000 to police constable Munyao to secure the release of Dennis Odhiambo, who was arrested for possession of bhang.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact in sentencing the appellant
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The court also found that the trial court did not err in law and fact.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003
- Criminal Law Convention on Corruption
Cases cited (2)
- Mwangi v R 2015 eKLR
- R. Harvey 1999 CRIM LR 70 CA
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