Wilson Omondi Ochieng' v Republic [2001] KECA 305 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 305
- Citation
- [2001] KECA 305 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of the High Court of Kenya at Meru (Etyang, J) dated 15th January, H.C.CR.APPEAL NO. 223 OF 1999CoramB. CHUNGA, A.B. SHAH, E. O'KUBASU
Holding
The appeal is abated due to the appellant's absence.
Facts
The appellant, Wilson Omondi Ochieng', was convicted and sentenced by the High Court of Kenya at Meru. However, the appellant did not appear in court for the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's absence justifies the abatement of the appeal.
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence should be upheld or reversed.
Reasoning
The appellant did not appear in court for the appeal, and the court is informed that he has been released. Therefore, the appeal is marked abated.
Outcome
Abated
Orders
- The appeal is marked abated due to the appellant's absence.
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