Wambui v Republic (Criminal Appeal (Application) E011 of 2024) [2024] KECA 990 (KLR) (20 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 990
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 990 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2024
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TypeCriminal Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramJM MATIVO
Holding
The Court grants the application for leave to file an appeal out of time, allowing the record of appeal to be filed and served within 30 days and the appeal to be placed before the court for hearing.
Facts
The applicant, Samuel Mwangi Wambui, was convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for robbery with violence in HCCA No. E024 of 2021. He failed to file his notice of appeal within the statutory time limit and applied for leave to file an appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for leave to file an appeal out of time should be granted
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was reasonable and justified
Reasoning
The Court exercises its discretion to extend the time for filing the appeal, considering the applicant's financial constraints and the seriousness of the offense.
Outcome
The application for leave to file an appeal out of time is granted.
Orders
- The record of appeal shall be filed and served within 30 days hereof and the appeal thereafter placed before the court for hearing.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v I.E.B.C. & 7 others (2014) eKLR
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