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Titus Ochieng Odougi v Republic [2016] KEHC 4304 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 4304 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4304
Citation
[2016] KEHC 4304 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. MAJANJA
Holding

The sentences on counts I, II, and III are ordered to run concurrently and reduced to time served. The appellant's driving license shall be suspended for 5 years from 16th August 2013.

Facts

The appellant pleaded guilty to causing death by reckless driving and failing to report an accident. He was sentenced to 5 years for the first three counts and 2 months for the fourth count.

Issues

  1. Whether the sentences should run concurrently or consecutively
  2. Whether the appellant's driving license should be suspended

Reasoning

The court noted that the sentences should run concurrently as the offences were committed in one transaction, unless the court orders otherwise for a good reason.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentences on counts I, II, and III to run concurrently and reduced to time served
  • Driving license suspension for 5 years from 16th August 2013

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Traffic Act (Chapter 403 of the Laws of Kenya)
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