REPUBLIC v LINA MKUNDE DAVID KIRITTA [2008] KEHC 3924 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3924
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3924 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2008
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks revision of suspended sentence imposed by trial court
Holding
The suspended sentence is found to be illegal and in contravention of the Act
Facts
Respondent was charged with trafficking 2 kg of heroin, found guilty and sentenced to ten years suspended imprisonment. The Director of Public Prosecutions challenged the legality of the sentence.
Issues
- Legality of the suspended sentence imposed by the trial court
- Compliance with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 1994
Reasoning
The trial court's sentence does not comply with the Act's provision for punishment for trafficking in narcotic or psychotropic substances.
Outcome
The suspended sentence is set aside
Orders
- Suspended sentence of ten years is set aside
Remedies
- Respondent to be sentenced to imprisonment for life or a fine of one million shillings or three times the market value of the narcotics, whichever is the greater
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 1994
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