EUNICE ANYANGO MATINI v REPUBLIC [2004] KECA 22 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 22
- Citation
- [2004] KECA 22 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureSecond appeal from a summary dismissal of an appeal against sentenceCoramJUDGE OF APPEAL, E.O. O’KUBASU, JUDGE OF APPEAL, J.W. ONYANGO OTIENO, AG. JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the Court of Appeal is not in a position to interfere with the High Court's summary dismissal of the appeal due to provisions of section 361 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of trafficking in cannabis sativa (Bhang) and sentenced to five years imprisonment. Her appeal to the High Court was summarily dismissed.
Issues
- Whether the High Court's summary dismissal of the appeal was in accordance with the law
- Whether the Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to hear an appeal against sentence only
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the High Court's summary dismissal of the appeal was in accordance with the law and that the Court of Appeal does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal against sentence only.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act
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