CELESTINO MURIITHI v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 2741 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2741
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2741 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The application for bail pending appeal is dismissed as there are no exceptional circumstances disclosed by the applicant and no likelihood of success in the appeal.
Facts
The applicant was tried, convicted, and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by Mr. Oyugi, SRM.
Issues
- Whether the appeal has high chances of success
- Whether the offence is bailable
- Whether the applicant is sickly and qualifies for bail pending appeal
Reasoning
The court considered the applicant's application for bail pending appeal under Section 357(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, finding no exceptional circumstances and no likelihood of success in the appeal.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Ademba V R (1983) KLR 442
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