Amos Kiplagat Kitur v Republic [2016] KEHC 4592 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4592
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4592 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant seeks bail pending appeal from conviction and sentence.CoramGEORGE KANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The notice of motion for bail pending appeal is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of causing grievous harm on 21st November 2014, and sentenced to three years imprisonment. The appeal raises thirteen grounds.
Issues
- Whether the appeal has an overwhelming chance of success.
- Whether there are exceptional circumstances warranting bail pending appeal.
Reasoning
The court found no exceptional circumstances warranting bail. The appeal has not been determined, and a substantial part of the sentence may be served before the appeal is heard.
Outcome
The notice of motion for bail pending appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- The notice of motion for bail pending appeal is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Somo v Republic [1972] EA 476
- Jivraj Shah v Republic [1986] KLR 605
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