Josephat Wekesa Wafula v Republic [2021] KEHC 2826 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2826
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2826 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. A. Achode
Holding
The plea was not unequivocal, and the sentence is reduced to the period served.
Facts
The appellant pleaded guilty to three charges: breaking into a building with intent to commit a felony, preparation to commit a felony, and assault causing actual bodily harm.
Issues
- Whether the plea was unequivocal
- Whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found the plea not unequivocal due to the appellant's lack of understanding of the consequences of his plea and the trial court's failure to inform him of the gravity of the offence. The sentence is reduced to the period served.
Outcome
The conviction is quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Orders
- The conviction is quashed
- The appellant is set at liberty
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