REPUBLIC V PETER OCHIENG [2012] KEHC 1117 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1117
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2012
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bond pending trialCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The accused, Peter Ochieng, is granted a bond of Kshs. 1.5 million with a surety of similar amount, subject to certain conditions.
Facts
The applicant, Peter Ochieng, was accused of murder in Criminal Case 62 of 2012.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted a bond pending the hearing and determination of the case.
- The terms of the bond if granted.
Reasoning
The court considered the pre-bail report and found it favorable, deciding to grant the bond based on the accused's character and the discretion of the court.
Outcome
The accused is granted a bond pending the hearing and determination of the case.
Orders
- The accused is released on a bond of Kshs. 1.5 million with a surety of similar amount.
- The accused must attend court for mention every month till the case is determined.
- The accused should not interfere with witnesses or impede the progress of the suit while on bond.
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