Biemei Chen v Republic [2013] KEHC 6598 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6598
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6598 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 September 2013
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision of custodial sentencesCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The court upheld the sentences, finding that the law allows for fines and that the applicant's health and children's welfare are not sufficient grounds for revision.
Facts
The applicant, Biemei Chen, was convicted of three wildlife offenses under the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act and sentenced to 8 months, 15 months, and 8 months imprisonment respectively.
Issues
- Whether the trial court imposed custodial sentences without considering the option of a fine as provided for by the law.
- Whether the applicant's health and children's welfare justify a revision of the sentences.
Reasoning
The court found that the law allows for fines and that the applicant's health and children's welfare are not sufficient grounds for revision. The court also noted the public interest in appropriately punishing the guilty and leaving the innocent free.
Outcome
The application for revision was dismissed.
Orders
- The sentences imposed by the trial court were upheld.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Eliphaz Riungu v. Republic Misc. Application No. 472 of 1996 (unreported)
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