Kelvin Oloo Ouma v Republic [2016] KEHC 3972 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3972
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3972 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2016
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the original conviction and sentenceCoramJ.A. Makaau
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence of three (3) years is set aside and substituted with an eighteen (18) months sentence to run from 9th January, 2015.
Facts
The appellant, KELVIN OLOO OUMA, was charged with escape from lawful custody and sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment. He appealed the sentence, arguing it was harsh and excessive.
Issues
- Whether the sentence meted against the appellant is harsh, excessive, and unjustified.
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the appellant beyond what is provided for by law.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be harsh and excessive, and that the trial court did not give the appellant an opportunity to mitigate before sentencing. The sentence was beyond what is provided for by law.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, conviction maintained, sentence reduced
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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