Republic v Hesbon Nyambane Nyasani & another [2016] KEHC 4887 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4887
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4887 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction of ManslaughterCoramHon W.A. OKWANY
Holding
The accused are sentenced to 1 year probation each
Facts
The deceased, the father and husband of the accused, was attacked by the accused and his son, resulting in his death.
Issues
- Whether the accused acted in self-defense
- Whether the death was a result of excessive force
Reasoning
The court found the accused acted in self-defense and the death was a result of excessive force, but the accused's actions were excessive.
Outcome
Convicted of Manslaughter
Orders
- Sentences of 1 year probation each
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
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