Kennedy Omondi Amon v Republic [2020] KEHC 3981 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3981
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3981 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original convictionCoramH. I. Ong’udi
Holding
The court finds no violation of section 214 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Article 50(2)(c) and (j) of the constitution. The Appellant was found in possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. The court finds the sentence to be harsh and excessive.
Facts
The appellant was charged with trafficking and possession of cannabis, found guilty, and sentenced to six years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Violation of section 214 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Article 50(2)(c) and (j) of the constitution
- Whether the Appellant was found in possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking
- If issue no. (ii) is in the affirmative, whether the sentence was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court re-examines the evidence and finds no prejudice in the failure to recall the arresting officer. The court finds the Appellant guilty of trafficking and possession of cannabis.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act No. 4 of 1994
Cases cited (4)
- Okeno v Republic (1972) E.A
- Pandya v R (1957) EA 336
- Shantilal M Ruwala v R (1957) EA 570
- Peters v Sunday Post (1958) EA 424
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