Edward Wanjala Nyongesa v Republic [2021] KEHC 2145 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2145
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2145 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against sentence onlyCoramL. A. Achode
Holding
The appeal on sentence must fail and is hereby dismissed
Facts
The Appellant was initially charged with assault causing actual bodily harm but the charge sheet was later amended to grievous harm. He pleaded not guilty and was found guilty. He was sentenced to four years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of four years' imprisonment was appropriate
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the Appellant
Reasoning
The sentence was appropriate given the circumstances and the gravity of the offence. The trial court did not err in sentencing the Appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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