Republic v Benard Kioko Muia [2015] KEHC 2822 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2822
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2822 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2015
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramB. THURANIRA JADEN
Holding
The sentence is reduced to the period already served.
Facts
The accused was charged with being in possession of alcoholic drinks without a licence, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Issues
- The sentence imposed was illegal as it exceeded the maximum period allowed by the Penal Code.
- The court should reduce the sentence to the period already served and the maximum allowed by law.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence illegal as it exceeded the maximum period allowed by the Penal Code and reduced it accordingly.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010
- Penal Code
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