Paul Wainaina Kingara v Republic [2015] KEHC 3394 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3394
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 3394 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 July 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramC. MEOLI
Holding
The sentence of 20 years imprisonment is reduced to 8 years imprisonment from the date of sentence
Facts
On 19th May 2013, the Appellant unlawfully caused grievous harm to Edward Kuria Mwangi at Soweto Trading Centre in Nyandarua County.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 20 years imprisonment is excessive and should be reduced
- Whether the trial magistrate overlooked material factors in sentencing
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive and reduced it due to the Appellant's age and lack of adverse antecedents, but the mitigation was not considered as the Appellant did not present it before the court.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentence reduced to 8 years imprisonment from the date of sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Ogalo s/o Owuora v. Republic (1954) 19 EACA 2701
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