Joseph Gituku Wangai v Republic [2005] KEHC 2117 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2117
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for attempted murderCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The original trial was defective and there was a mistrial; the conviction and sentences are set aside
Facts
The appellants were charged with attempted murder and convicted by two magistrates. The first magistrate ruled that the appellants had a case to answer, but did not complete the trial. The second magistrate convicted the appellants without complying with mandatory provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Issues
- violation of mandatory provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code
- prejudice to the appellants' rights
Reasoning
The second magistrate did not inform the appellants of their right to re-summon witnesses or have the case started de novo, which is a violation of mandatory provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court deems the evidence sufficient for a retrial.
Outcome
Conviction and sentences set aside
Orders
- Order for retrial in Nairobi Chief Magistrate's Court
- Appellants to be held in custody until the retrial
Remedies
- Retrial of the case
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 200(3)
Cases cited (2)
- MUDOOLA vs. REPUBLIC 1990 KLR 616
- NDETWA vs. REPUBLIC CA No. 125 of 1984
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