Caroline Chepkorir Bii v Republic [2005] KEHC 2290 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2290
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2290 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 May 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The sentence is set aside and commuted to the period already served.
Facts
The appellant Caroline Chepkorir Bii pleaded guilty to three counts and was sentenced to one month imprisonment on each count by the trial magistrate.
Issues
- The legality of the consecutive sentences imposed by the trial magistrate.
- The appellant's plea of guilty and its impact on the appeal on sentence.
Reasoning
The sentence was illegal as it ordered consecutive sentences instead of concurrent sentences. The appellant did not seriously challenge her conviction on her plea of guilty.
Outcome
Appeal on sentence allowed, appellant set at liberty.
Orders
- Sentence commuted to the period already served.
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