The appellant appealed his convictions for five counts of robbery, possession of prohibited ammunition, and possession of stolen property, as well as his seven-year sentence.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the conviction appeal, finding the trial judge's verdict was supported by ample circumstantial evidence, including cell phone records, video evidence, and similar fact evidence.
The sentence appeal was also dismissed; despite the appellant being a youthful first-time offender, the court held that the seven-year sentence was fit given the gravity of the armed robberies, and the trial judge did not err in prioritizing general deterrence and denunciation.
