[2013] KEHC 1303 (KLR)
The court found that, although the original sentence of three years on each count was within the law, the inmate's positive adaptation to rehabilitation and the recovery of the stolen property justified a reduction in sentence. The plea of guilty, the fact that nothing was stolen in the first count, and the recovery...
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- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1303 (KLR)
- Parties
- Respondent: Republic; Appellant: Geoffrey Kaaye Ford
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Bungoma
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Revision 42 of 2013
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Sentencing Revision
- Outcome
- sentence revised
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing Revision, Plea of Guilty, Burglary, Breaking Into Building, Mitigation, Rehabilitation
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Respondent
Geoffrey Kaaye Ford
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Sentencing Revision
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed by the lower court was appropriate in light of the circumstances and the inmate's rehabilitation prospects.
- 2 Whether the plea of guilty and recovery of stolen property warranted a revision of sentence.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that, although the original sentence of three years on each count was within the law, the inmate's positive adaptation to rehabilitation and the recovery of the stolen property justified a reduction in sentence. The plea of guilty, the fact that nothing was stolen in the first count, and the recovery of the stolen item in the second count were significant mitigating factors. The court exercised its discretion to revise the sentence to 20 months imprisonment, balancing the need for punishment with the prospects of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Court Disposition
sentence revised
Orders
- The sentence is revised to 20 months imprisonment.
Full Case Text
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13 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT BUNGOMA
CRIMINAL REVISION CASE NO. 42 OF 2013
REPUBLIC …................................... RESPONDENT
VERSUS
GEOFFREY KAAYE FORD ................... APPELLANT
ORDER
I have perused the CSO report which is not favourable to the inmate. I have also perused the proceedings of the lower court.
The inmate was convicted on his own plea of guilty on two counts of breaking into a building with intent to commit a felony and burglary. He was sentenced to serve 3 years on each count. In the first count, nothing was stolen while in the 2nd count, he stole a trouser valued at Kshs. 550/=. The trouser was recovered. In mitigation, he prayed for forgiveness.
I have considered the report and the circumstances of the case and the accused. The institutional report indicate the inmate is adapting well to the industry section where he is attached. This means he is positive to rehabilitation. Therefore on basis of observations made above, I revise his sentence to 20 months imprisonment.
ISSUED AT BUNGOMA THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2013
A. OMOLLO
JUDGE.