Samson Muiruri Mbugua v Republic [2019] KECA 636 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 636
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 636 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond Appeal Against SentenceCoramD. K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, FCIArb, A. MURGOR
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismisses the appeal as it has no jurisdiction to hear a second appeal against the severity of the sentence.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of an imbecile and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment. He appealed to the High Court and then to the Court of Appeal.
Issues
- Whether the Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to hear a second appeal against the severity of the sentence.
- Whether the appellant is entitled to have the sentence reduced to the period already served and be set at liberty.
Reasoning
Section 361(1)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code states that the Court of Appeal shall not hear an appeal on a matter of fact and severity of sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- JOSEPH ONYANGO OTIENO & ANOTHER V. REPUBLIC [2000] eKLR
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