Musili Muthui Mutemi v Republic [2013] KEHC 2138 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2138
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2138 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 August 2013
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks to have the sentence altered and be acquittedCoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The applicant has been prejudiced in being handed an illegal sentence and the sentence is hereby altered to an acquittal.
Facts
The applicant was charged with illegal grazing on private land and was sentenced to a fine of Kshs 50,000 in default to serve 5 months imprisonment and an additional 2 months imprisonment, along with compensation of Kshs 99,000.
Issues
- The sentence imposed by the trial magistrate is illegal.
- The fine imposed is 100% higher than what the law provides.
- The compensation order is based on evidence not established in the proceedings.
Reasoning
The trial magistrate's sentence is illegal as it exceeds the maximum fine and imprisonment terms provided by law. The compensation order is based on unestablished evidence.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- The applicant is hereby acquitted and released from custody immediately.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Trespass Act
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