Republic v Peter Gitonga Nyaga [2015] KEHC 622 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 622
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 622 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2015
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision filed against a sentence imposed in a previous criminal case.CoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding
The application for revision is dismissed as there is no merit in it.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. He now seeks a suspension sentence.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is a first offender and remorseful.
- Whether his absence from his family has affected their well-being.
- Whether he has acquired skills while in prison.
- Whether his family life will be jeopardized if he stays in prison longer.
- Whether the sentence is harsh and severe.
- Whether the reasons given for revision are sufficient.
Reasoning
The court finds no irregularity or illegality in the proceedings of the trial court. The sentence imposed was not only lenient but within the law.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 251 of the Penal Code
- Article 165(7) of the Constitution
- Section 362 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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