Erick Kirunja Njeru v Republic [2019] KEHC 2295 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2295
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2295 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2019
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original SentenceCoramH P G WAWERU
Holding
The sentence of 3 years and 11 months is set aside, and a sentence of 2 years and 11 months is substituted.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of stealing a motor cycle and sentenced to 3 years and 11 months imprisonment. He appealed against the sentence.
Issues
- Arithmetical error in the sentence imposed by the trial court
Reasoning
The trial court's sentence was found to be incorrect due to an arithmetic error, and the correct sentence is 2 years and 11 months.
Outcome
Appeal allowed against the sentence
Orders
- Sentence of 2 years and 11 months substituted
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