Kosgei v Republic (Criminal Appeal 46 of 2014) [2024] KEHC 273 (KLR) (24 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 273
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 273 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramRN NYAKUNDI
Holding
The sentence is reduced to time served, and the appellant is set at liberty immediately.
Facts
The appellant, Elias Kiplagat Kosgei, was charged with house breaking and stealing and handling stolen goods. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to seven years for count one and fourteen years for count two, to run concurrently.
Issues
- Mitigation based on plea of guilty
- Excessive sentence for the crime committed
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive given the circumstances, including the fact that part of the stolen property was recovered and restored. The court also considered the appellant's rehabilitation and the need for leniency.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Reduce sentence to time served
- Set appellant at liberty immediately
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Alexander Lukoye Malika v Republic (2015) eKLR
- Bernard Kimani Gacheru v Republic (2002) eKLR
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