A O O v Republic [2013] KEHC 1699 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1699
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1699 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from Original Conviction and SentenceCoramA. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The conviction for manslaughter is upheld. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, A O O, was convicted of manslaughter for unlawfully killing his wife, E A O, on December 25, 2010, at Underson Estate in Kisumu East District. The deceased was found unconscious in the hospital after being taken there by the appellant, who testified that she had fallen three times that night.
Issues
- Conviction for manslaughter
- Sentence imposed
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant caused the injuries to the deceased and that she died from those injuries. The death was attributed to domestic violence. The court determined that the sentence was not excessive given the circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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