KENGA LOLO MGALLA vs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 915 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 915
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 915 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramA.G.A. Etyang
Holding
The default imprisonment term of three years is set aside and substituted by six months imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of grievous harm and sentenced to three years imprisonment, but was only able to serve one year due to inability to pay the fine. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act No.5 of 2003 was enacted, changing the default imprisonment term for fines from twelve months to six months.
Issues
- The validity of the three years imprisonment sentence in default of payment of the fine
- The applicability of the amended Criminal Law (Amendment) Act No.5 of 2003
Reasoning
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act No.5 of 2003 amended Section 28 of the Penal Code, changing the default imprisonment term for fines from twelve months to six months.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, sentence reduced from three years to six months imprisonment.
Orders
- The default imprisonment term of three years is set aside and substituted by six months imprisonment
Remedies
- The appellant is hereby released from prison unless he is otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Law (Amendment) Act No.5 of 2003
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