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Mutembei v Republic (Criminal Appeal 12 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 11623 (KLR) (19 May 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEHC 11623 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the appellant was properly charged and convicted
  2. 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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