Mwikali v Republic (Criminal Appeal E094 of 2022) [2024] KEHC 16 (KLR) (11 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 16
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 16 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 January 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGMA DULU, Hon.
Holding
The consecutive sentences are reduced to 2 years each, to run consecutively, totaling 4 years.
Facts
The appellant was charged with breaking into a building and stealing, and handling stolen goods. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 6 years in prison, to run consecutively.
Issues
- Whether the consecutive sentences are harsh and excessive.
- Whether the sentence should be reduced.
Reasoning
The appellant pleaded guilty, did not waste court's time, and some stolen items were recovered. The sentences were deemed harsh and excessive.
Outcome
The appeal is upheld, and the appellant is sentenced to 4 years in prison.
Orders
- The appellant is sentenced to Kshs. 100,000/= in default 2 years imprisonment for the 1st limb of the offence.
- The appellant is sentenced to Kshs. 100,000/= in default 2 years imprisonment for the 2nd limb of the offence, to run consecutively.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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