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Mathias Nyambu Wamoto v Republic [2015] KEHC 1993 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 1993 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was legal, commensurate, and well within the law
  2. 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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