P M M v Republic [2018] KECA 808 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 808
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 808 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court conviction and sentence upheldCoramP. N. WAKI, P. O. KIAGE, A.K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the severity of the sentence is a matter of fact and not an issue of law.
Facts
The appellant, P M M, was charged with incest and indecent act with a child. He pleaded guilty to the main count and was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Severity of sentence
- Validity of plea of guilty
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the severity of the sentence is a matter of fact and not an issue of law, and thus has no jurisdiction to interfere with the lawful sentence of the courts below.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Paul Tanui vs Republic (2010) eKLR
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