Republic v Simion Nyakerario Marwa & 2 others [2005] KEHC 2486 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2486
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2486 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 April 2005
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a mistrial declarationCoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding
The trial before Justice Wambilyangah is declared a mistrial and the accused are discharged.
Facts
The accused were charged with murder and appeared before Justice Wambilyangah, who retired before the trial could be completed.
Issues
- Whether the trial before Justice Wambilyangah was a mistrial
- Whether the Attorney General can bring fresh charges
Reasoning
Four witnesses had testified by the time Justice Wambilyangah retired, and he cannot be recalled to complete the trial. The trial is therefore a mistrial.
Outcome
Mistrial declared, accused discharged
Orders
- Declare the trial a mistrial and discharge the accused
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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