Republic v Z N O [2016] KEHC 2892 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2892
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2892 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 September 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW.A. OKWANY
Holding
The accused was found to have been affected by mental illness at the time of the offence, but has since recovered. A non-custodial sentence of 21⁄2 years probation is appropriate.
Facts
The accused, Z N O, was charged with manslaughter after attacking and killing Richard Akama Tororo on June 6, 2015. The accused had a history of mental illness but was under medication and found fit to stand trial.
Issues
- Whether the accused was criminally responsible for the offence due to mental illness
- The appropriate sentence given the accused's mental state and recovery
Reasoning
The court found the accused to be mentally unfit at the time of the offence but has since recovered. The burden of proving insanity rests on the accused. The court sentenced the accused to probation to continue medication under supervision.
Outcome
The accused was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 21⁄2 years probation.
Orders
- Sentence of 21⁄2 years probation
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Presumption of sanity
- Insanity
Cases cited (1)
- Marii vs Republic (1985) KLR 710
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