David Wesonga Kweyu v Republic [2015] KEHC 287 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 287
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 287 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding
The plea of guilty was unequivocal and the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive, hence set aside
Facts
The appellant was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and later with causing grievous harm. He admitted both charges and was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the plea of guilty was unequivocal
- Whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The Court found the plea unequivocal and the sentence harsh and excessive due to the serious injuries sustained by the victim and the appellant's lack of justification for the attack.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, sentence set aside
Orders
- Sentencing to be deferred for a probation department report
- Sentencing to be reconsidered after receiving the probation department report
Remedies
- Sentencing to be reconsidered after receiving the probation department report
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Okemo vs. R (1977) EALR 32
- Mark Oiruri Mose vs R (2013)eKLR
- Wanjema v. Republic (1971) EA 493
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