Mutembei v Republic (Criminal Appeal 12 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 11623 (KLR) (19 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11623
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 11623 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 May 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramTM MATHEKA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant and co-accused were charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen motor vehicle. They were found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. The appellant absconded during the trial.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly charged and convicted
- Whether the evidence against the appellant was sufficient
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant and that the charges were properly brought.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Motor Vehicle Act
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