LEWIS GITONGA v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 906 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 906
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 906 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 December 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT
Holding
The Appellant was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm and sentenced to 14 months imprisonment. The appeal is allowed on sentence, and the Appellant is ordered to pay a fine of Ksh.10,000.
Facts
The Complainant was walking on a foot path next to the Appellant's shamba when the Appellant accosted her, cutting her on the right leg and hitting her with a panga on the face and back.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate failed to evaluate the evidence as required
- Whether the sentence was inordinately excessive
Reasoning
The court found overwhelming evidence that the Appellant caused the Complainant's injuries, and the trial magistrate's finding was not faulted. The court considered the Appellant's first offender status and ordered a non-custodial sentence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence, fine of Ksh.10,000 ordered
Orders
- Fine of Ksh.10,000 ordered
- Cash bail deposit utilized as fine
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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