Republic v Lucy Wanja Kimani & 3 others [2015] KEHC 1385 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1385
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1385 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication to quash chargesCoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding
The charges are properly framed and consist of sufficient particulars to give reasonable information as to the nature of the offence charged.
Facts
Lucy Wanja Kimani and three others were charged with 12 counts of murder in file No. 15 & 16 of 2014. The particulars of the charges were the same, differing only in the names of the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the charges are properly framed
- Whether the particulars of the charges adequately connect the accused with the offence of murder
Reasoning
The charges are framed in accordance with the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, and the particulars are sufficient to enable the accused to prepare their defences.
Outcome
Application disallowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- SIGILANI v. Republic (2004) 2 KLR 480
- MARENYA v. Republic (1985) KLR 668
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