David Kimaru v Republic [2016] KEHC 4232 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4232
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4232 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 June 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC.W GITHUA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the sentence of seven years imprisonment is set aside and reduced to the period already served.
Facts
The appellant was charged with threatening to kill Charles Njogu at Outspan Market in Wareng district, Uasin Gishu County on 18th August, 2013. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in law and facts in failing to consider the appellant's mitigation
- Whether the sentence of seven years imprisonment was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found the sentence harsh and excessive, considering the appellant's first offender status and the circumstances of the offence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Sentence of seven years imprisonment set aside
- Appellant set free
Remedies
- Reduction of sentence to the period already served
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Macharia v Republic (2003) KLR 115
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