Peter Gichamba Kiratu v Republic [2016] KEHC 3492 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3492
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3492 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a traffic caseCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and sentenced to one year in jail and cancellation of his license.
Issues
- trial magistrate's sentence was unknown in law
- trial magistrate failed to provide the option to pay a fine
- trial magistrate failed to consider the Appellant's capacity to plead
- trial magistrate meted out an excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the sentence was not unknown in law, the option to pay a fine was available, and the trial magistrate considered the Appellant's capacity to plead. The sentence was not excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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