REPUBLIC V ANTHONY KINUTHIA WANJIKU & 2 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 2812 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2812
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2812 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The accused are sentenced to seven years probation, with immediate release unless there are lawful reasons for continued detention.
Facts
The accused were charged with murder and were remanded in juvenile custody homes. They were convicted and sentenced to death, but the law changed during their trial, leading to a retrial.
Issues
- Sentence for minors convicted of murder
- Continuation of proceedings due to law change
Reasoning
The accused were minors at the time of the crime and were not tried within the required twelve months. The law changed during their trial, necessitating a retrial. The court considers the circumstances and sentences them to probation.
Outcome
Conviction and sentence upheld
Orders
- Release of the accused with the option to remain in custody if lawful reasons exist
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children Act, 2001
- Interpretation and General Provisions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Nginge
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