Ngetich v Republic [2005] KECA 251 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 251
- Citation
- [2005] KECA 251 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 February 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of the High Court of KenyaCoramR.S.C. OMOLO, E.O. O’KUBASU, W.S. DEVERELL, AG. JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
We reduce the sentence from 15 years to 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The appellant now appeals the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 15 years imprisonment is appropriate given the circumstances of the case.
- Whether the appellant's age should be considered in determining the sentence.
Reasoning
We consider the circumstances of the incident and the appellant's age, concluding that a 15-year sentence is harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Affirmed with a reduced sentence
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