Nicholas Kipsigei Ngetich & 6 others v Republic [2016] KEHC 1160 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1160
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1160 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2016
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TypeCriminal MiscellaneaPostureApplication to quash trial for double jeopardyCoramHon. Lady Justice Helen Omondi
Holding
The principle of double jeopardy does not apply to the second trial for Attempted Murder as the charges are distinct and require different evidence.
Facts
Seven accused persons were charged with Murder and Attempted Murder in separate cases. The first trial acquitted them of Murder. The second case involved the same incident and witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the acquittal of the accused in the first trial for Murder bars their subsequent trial for Attempted Murder.
- Whether the principle of double jeopardy applies in the context of separate charges arising from the same incident.
Reasoning
The court held that the principle of double jeopardy does not protect the accused from a second prosecution for a different offence on the same facts, provided the charges are distinct and require different evidence.
Outcome
The application to quash the trial for double jeopardy is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- CONNELEY Vs DPP 1964 2 All ER 401
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