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NZAMBI JOHN V REPUBLIC [2013] KEHC 3402 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 3402 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3402
Citation
[2013] KEHC 3402 (KLR)
Decided
23 May 2013
AI Summary Beta Machine-generated — may contain errors. Not legal advice.
TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramL.N. MUTENDE
Holding

The application for bail pending appeal is allowed, and the appellant is granted bail with a cash bond of 200,000/=.

Facts

The appellant was initially charged with being in possession of narcotic drugs on July 22, 2012. While out on bond, she was arrested on August 27, 2012, and charged with a similar offense.

Issues

  1. Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success
  2. Whether there are exceptional or unusual circumstances

Reasoning

The court considers the grounds of appeal and finds that the appellant has an arguable case, allowing the bail application.

Outcome

Bail granted

Orders

  • Bail granted with a cash bond of 200,000/=

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act No. 4 of 1994
Cases cited (1)
  • Dominic Karanja versus Republic [1986] KLR 612
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