Clamuel Mwenesi Ngauya v Republic [2014] KEHC 3375 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3375
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3375 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2014
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TypeCriminal Appeal ApplicationPostureApplication for bail/bond pending appealCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The application is dismissed as the appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success and there is no overwhelming probability that the sentence will be served before the appeal is heard.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of defilement and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. He filed an appeal against the conviction.
Issues
- Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success
- Whether exceptional circumstances warrant bail pending appeal
Reasoning
The court found that the appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success and that the applicant's conviction was not wrong. The court also noted that the applicant's previous good character and hardships faced by him or his family are not exceptional or unusual factors.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for bail/bond pending appeal is denied
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Mutua v Republic [1988] KLR 497
- Isaack Tulicha Guyo vs. Republic, Court of Appeal, Nairobi Criminal Appeal No. 16 of 2010
- Dominic Karanja v Republic [1986] KLR pg. 612
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