Bernard Tanui v Republic [2013] KEHC 1375 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1375
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1375 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2013
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TypeReconsideration of Traffic Offence Conviction and SentencePostureReconsideration of conviction and sentence for traffic offencesCoramByram Ongaya
Holding
The sentence is varied and the applicant shall serve the community at Kimolwet Location Chief's office for 60 days under the Chief's supervision
Facts
The applicant Bernard Tanui was convicted and sentenced to a fine of Kshs. 10,000 and 5 months imprisonment for three counts of offences committed contrary to Section 103 (B) of the Traffic Act, Chapter 405, Laws of Kenya. He was imprisoned effective 22/07/2013.
Issues
- Suitability for community service order
- Variation of sentence to community service
Reasoning
The probation officer's report shows the applicant is suitable for community service order. The trial court's sentence is varied accordingly.
Outcome
The applicant's sentence is varied to community service
Orders
- The applicant shall serve the community at Kimolwet Location Chief's office for 60 days under the Chief's supervision
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Traffic Act, Chapter 405, Laws of Kenya
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