Francis v Republic (Criminal Appeal 47 of 2021) [2023] KECA 281 (KLR) (17 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 281
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 281 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramA. K. MURGOR, S. OLE KANTAI, M. GACHOKA, CIArb, FCIArb
Holding
The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial judge had considered the time spent in remand and that the sentence was not excessive.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Otieno Francis, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years in jail. The appellant challenged the sentence, arguing that the trial judge failed to deduct the time spent in remand from the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the trial judge took into account the time spent in remand when sentencing the appellant
- Whether the appellant's sentence was excessive
Reasoning
The court ruled that the trial judge had taken into account the time spent in remand and that the sentence was not excessive, as the appellant was a first-time offender and the circumstances justified a deterrent sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Judiciary Sentencing Policy
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