Paul Kasau Simba v Republic [2013] KEHC 2295 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2295
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2295 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2013
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureAppellant seeks bail pending appealCoramNELSON ABUODHA J.
Holding
The appeal has reasonable prospects of success and the applicant is admitted to bail in the sum of Kshs.300,000 with surety of similar amount.
Facts
Appellant was convicted of handling stolen property and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. He seeks bail pending appeal.
Issues
- conviction on a defective charge
- conviction on an equivocal plea
- conviction on a count not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- gross misdirection
- failure to record sufficient reasons
- sentencing
- failure to find prosecution evidence incapable of sustaining conviction
- flaws in investigations
- generality of circumstances
Reasoning
The court reviews the grounds of appeal and evidence, concluding that the appeal has reasonable prospects of success. Bail terms are more stringent than at the trial stage.
Outcome
Admission to bail pending appeal
Orders
- Admission to bail in the sum of Kshs.300,000 with surety of similar amount
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Somo v R
- Musa kwa Maji Marefu vs R
- Kechel vs R
- Jeremiah Mwangi Ngatia -vs- Republic
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