Dan Simiyu Masinde v Republic [2022] KEHC 2075 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2075
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 2075 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal arising from conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The conviction on charges of entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony and preparation to commit a felony is upheld. The sentence imposed by the trial court is upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with threatening to kill, entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony, and preparation to commit a felony. He was acquitted on the first charge but convicted on the second and third charges.
Issues
- Conviction on charges of entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony and preparation to commit a felony
- Sentence imposed by the trial court
Reasoning
The court finds that the evidence adduced by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The contradictions in the prosecution's case were minor and did not affect the outcome.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Section 223 (1) of the Penal Code
- Section 305 (1) of the Penal Code
- Section 305 (2) of the Penal Code
- Section 308 (1) of the Penal Code
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