Mathias Nyambu Wamoto v Republic [2015] KEHC 1993 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1993
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1993 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2015
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks revision of sentence imposed by the trial courtCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The court found the applicant's application to have been without merit and dismissed it
Facts
Applicant was charged with selling traditional liquor without a permit, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to one year imprisonment. He seeks non-custodial sentence due to his first offense, sickness, age, and as a single parent with school-going children.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was legal, commensurate, and well within the law
- Whether the trial court erred in law when exercising its discretion
Reasoning
The court upheld the trial court's decision as the sentence was legal, commensurate, and within the law
Outcome
The applicant's application for revision of sentence was dismissed
Orders
- The applicant's application is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Alcoholic Drinks Control Act Cap 121A (Laws of Kenya)
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