Mwaniki v Republic (Criminal Application E157 of 2024) [2024] KECA 1896 (KLR) (20 December 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1896
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1896 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramAO MUCHELULE
Holding
The Court allows the application and extends time for the applicant to file and serve a notice of appeal within 7 days and the record of appeal within 45 days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant, Joseph Maina Mwaniki, was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. His appeal was dismissed and substituted with a sentence of 40 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's appeal was timely
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing an appeal was reasonable
Reasoning
The Court finds the delay reasonable given the applicant's circumstances and the explanation provided. The Court grants leave to appeal out of time.
Outcome
The applicant is granted leave to appeal out of time.
Orders
- The applicant shall file and serve a notice of appeal within 7 days
- The applicant shall file and serve the record of appeal within 45 days from the date of the ruling
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