Jesse Muriithi Kabathi v Republic [2013] KEHC 1280 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1280
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1280 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The sentence is set aside and quashed. The appellant will be considered for probation instead of imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant Jesse Muriithi Kabathi was found in possession of 184 rolls of bhang worth Kshs.3,680/- and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Excessiveness of the sentence
- Whether the appellant is a first offender
Reasoning
The court finds the sentence excessive due to the low value of the drugs and the appellant's guilty plea. He is also described as a first offender.
Outcome
Appeal successful, sentence quashed
Orders
- Probation Officer's report to be filed within two weeks
Remedies
- Probation instead of imprisonment
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