Austin Madu v Republic [2005] KEHC 3272 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3272
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 3272 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original convictionCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The sentences imposed by the learned trial magistrate are set aside. The court orders a fine not exceeding the applicable limits or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.
Facts
The appellant, Austin Madu, was found in Nairobi without any documents permitting his stay in the country. He was charged with four counts and admitted to them.
Issues
- Whether the learned trial magistrate erred in sentencing the appellant to imprisonment without giving reasons for the choice of sentence.
- Whether the learned trial magistrate erred in not considering the fine options provided by law.
Reasoning
The court found that the learned trial magistrate did not give reasons for the choice of sentence and did not consider the fine options provided by law. The court also noted that the appellant had served a substantive part of the sentence.
Outcome
The sentences are set aside and the court orders a fine or imprisonment for the appellant.
Orders
- The sentences imposed by the learned trial magistrate are set aside.
- The court orders a fine not exceeding the applicable limits or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Immigration Act
- Immigration Regulations
- Aliens Registration Order
- Aliens Restriction Act
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