MICHAEL NGUNGA MBINDYO v REPUBLIC (Criminal Appeal 139 of 2008) [2009] KEHC 2390 (KLR) (13 May 2009) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2390
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2390 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal on sentence onlyCoramIsaac Lenaola
Holding
The sentence is reduced to 3 years from the date of conviction.
Facts
The appellant, Michael Ngunga Mbindyo, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 8 years in prison. The conviction was based on the allegation that he attacked the deceased, Mulwa Mwanzui, with a concealed weapon without provocation.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 8 years is manifestly harsh or excessive.
- Whether the trial court acted on wrong principles in sentencing the appellant.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was more the victim of the deceased's unprovoked attack and acted in anger, reducing the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence reduced to 3 years.
Orders
- Sentence reduced to 3 years from the date of conviction
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Dismas vs Republic [1984] KLR 634
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