David Mbane Masila v Republic [2011] KECA 230 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 230
- Citation
- [2011] KECA 230 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for manslaughterCoramR.S.C. OMOLO, S.E.O. BOSIRE, J. G. NYAMU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction for manslaughter is upheld. The sentence of 20 years imprisonment is not excessive and is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, David Mbane Masila, was charged with murder but the charge was reduced to manslaughter. The appellant admitted hitting his wife and taking her to the hospital, but claimed he did not intend to kill her. The appellant's previous convictions for assault and robbery were considered.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction for manslaughter should be upheld
- Whether the sentence of 20 years imprisonment is excessive
Reasoning
The appellant admitted hitting his wife and taking her to the hospital, and the court found this sufficient to uphold the conviction for manslaughter. The court also found the sentence to be appropriate given the appellant's previous violent record and the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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