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Republic v Hesbon Nyambane Nyasani & another [2016] KEHC 4887 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 4887 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the accused acted in self-defense
  2. 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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