Republic v Benard Isaboke Keragia & another [2015] KEHC 26 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 26
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 26 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 November 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramHON. W. OKWANY
Holding
The 1st accused is sentenced to 18 months Probation during which he will be supervised by the Probation Officer of his area.
Facts
The 1st accused, Benard Isaboke Keragia, was convicted of manslaughter after a plea bargain agreement. The deceased, George Nyandega Keragia, was the 1st accused's younger brother. The incident occurred after a quarrel over the sale of family land.
Issues
- Conviction of Manslaughter
- Sentencing of 1st accused to 18 months Probation
Reasoning
The court considered the plea bargain agreement, the nature of the crime, the 1st accused's suitability for a non-custodial sentence, and the mitigation provided by the defense.
Outcome
Conviction upheld, sentence affirmed
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