Beatrice Atieno v Republic [2021] KEHC 3790 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3790
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3790 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in Cr. Case No. 331 of 2019CoramHON. R.E. ABURILI, Olga Sewe
Holding
The judgment and sentence are set aside due to the failure to convict the appellant as required by Section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The appellant Beatrice Atieno was found guilty of trafficking in narcotic drugs and sentenced to three years imprisonment without an option of a fine. The narcotics involved were 800 brooms of cannabis sativa with a street value of Kshs 400,000 in a Toyota Corolla vehicle.
Issues
- conviction based on insufficient evidence
- failure to follow procedure upon seizure of narcotics
- conviction on mere suspicion
- invalidity of judgment due to lack of date
Reasoning
The court found that the trial magistrate did not convict the appellant as required by the Criminal Procedure Code, leading to an invalid judgment and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Set aside the conviction and sentence
- Admit the appellant to bail pending appeal
Remedies
- Reconsideration of the case by the trial court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act
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