Lucy Karimi v Republic [2016] KEHC 1563 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1563
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1563 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is sentenced to the term already served and released forthwith.
Facts
The appellant was found in possession of 100 litres of muna and 1⁄2 litre of chang'aa without a licence on 8/5/2016.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the appellant to a custodial sentence without an option of a fine.
- Whether the court should have considered the quantity and quality of the alcoholic drink received.
Reasoning
The court found that the sentence was harsh and in error, considering the quantity and quality of the alcoholic drink, and the fact that the appellant was a first-time offender.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentence to the term already served and release forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No. 4 of 2010
- Section 62 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No. 4 of 2010
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