Timothy Kosgei v Republic [2020] KEHC 1754 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1754
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1754 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of 3 years' imprisonmentCoramRACHEL NGETICH, HELLEN OMONDI
Holding
Sentence reduced to 2 years' imprisonment and the appellant to serve a probation sentence of one year upon completion of the imprisonment term.
Facts
The appellant, Timothy Kosgei, was charged with stealing by servant from the Co-operative Bank Eldoret Main branch. He was found guilty and sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Reduction of sentence
- Probation sentence
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's reformation, remorse, and the circumstances of his case, finding the sentence too excessive.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Sentence reduced to 2 years' imprisonment
- Probation sentence of one year upon completion of the imprisonment term
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 281 of the Penal Code
- Section 333(2) of the CPC
- Section 81, 82, and 83 of the CPC
Cases cited (4)
- Bernard Kimani Gacheru vs. Republic [2002] eKLR
- Mokela vs. The State (135/11) [2011] ZASCA 166
- Shadrack Kipkoech Kogo - vs - R. Eldoret Criminal Appeal No.253 of 2003
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu –vs- Republic [2017] eKLR
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