Lilian Nyatumba v Republic (Criminal Appeal 170 of 2019) [2020] KEHC 1982 (KLR) (Crim) (29 October 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1982
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1982 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramOdunga
Holding
The court upheld the conviction and sentence.
Facts
The appellant was intercepted while traveling out of the country with a bag containing heroin. She claimed the bag was not hers.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the sentence was excessive.
- What order the court should give.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and the sentence was not excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act No. 4 of 1994
- Penal Code
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