Charles Okello Mwanda v Republic [2019] KEHC 11517 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11517
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 11517 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal arising from conviction and sentenceCoramHon. E. Juma SPM
Holding
The Appellant’s appeal against conviction on Count II (forgery) is dismissed. The Appellant is found guilty of uttering a false document in Count III.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with forgery and uttering a false document. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant forged a letter from the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) and used it to exonerate himself in court.
Issues
- Was the forged letter genuine?
- Did the Appellant have the intent to defraud or deceive by uttering the forged document?
Reasoning
The court found the forged letter to be a forgery and established that the Appellant had the intent to deceive the court by presenting the forged letter.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on Count II, conviction affirmed on Count III
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 357(a) of the Penal Code
- Section 349 of the Penal Code
- Section 357(b) of the Penal Code
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