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State v Alfred Makori Gwaro [2015] KEHC 4122 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 4122 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4122
Citation
[2015] KEHC 4122 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureGuilty Plea and SentencingCoramC.B. NAGILLAH
Holding

The accused is sentenced to a two-year non-custodial sentence to be supervised by the probation officer.

Facts

The accused, A M G, pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The deceased was given money to pay for a merry-go-round but instead drank and became violent, leading to her death.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused is a first offender
  2. The appropriateness of a non-custodial sentence

Reasoning

The court considered the accused's remorse, his first offender status, and the unfortunate circumstances leading to the incident.

Outcome

Guilty

Orders

  • Two years non-custodial sentence to be supervised by the probation officer

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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