PATRICK IRUNGU MAINA V REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 3159 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3159
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 3159 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2006
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppellant seeks to have the amount of cash bail reduced or substituted with a surety bondCoramMAKHANDIA JUDGE
Holding
The court reduces the cash bail to Kshs.70,000/= or alternatively, a surety bond of Kshs.100,000/+
Facts
The appellant was arraigned on six counts of obtaining money by false pretences and granted cash bail of Kshs.150,000/=, but was unable to raise it. He sought to have the bail terms varied to allow for a surety bond or a lesser amount of cash bail.
Issues
- Whether the amount of cash bail imposed was excessive
- Whether the trial court erred in not considering an alternative to cash bail, such as a surety bond
Reasoning
The court finds the cash bail amount excessive given the nature of the offence and the total amount alleged to have been obtained. It also notes the trial court should have considered an alternative to cash bail, such as a surety bond.
Outcome
The court orders the appellant to be released on cash bail of Kshs.70,000/= or a surety bond of Kshs.100,000/+
Orders
- The court orders the appellant to be released on cash bail of Kshs.70,000/= or a surety bond of Kshs.100,000/+
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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