AWW v Republic (Criminal Appeal 259 of 2019) [2024] KECA 300 (KLR) (15 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 300
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 300 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramHannah Okwengu, Joel Ngugi, JM Mativo
Holding
The sentence of 20 years is commensurate with the gravity of the offence, but the period the appellant was in custody shall be considered in computing his jail term.
Facts
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for delement (sexual abuse) of a 12-year-old girl. He appealed against the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 20 years is appropriate given the appellant's remorse and reformed behavior.
- Whether the trial court erred in not considering the period the appellant was in custody when passing the sentence.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence appropriate but ordered the period of custody to be factored into the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal successful to the extent that the period of custody is to be considered in computing the sentence.
Orders
- The period of custody to be considered in computing the sentence of 20 years.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Maingi & 5 others v Director of Public Prosecutions & another [2022] KEHC 13118 (KLR)
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