Antony Muriuki Gachoki v Republic [2016] KEHC 5458 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5458
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5458 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 May 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant seeks bond pending appealCoramR. K. LIMO
Holding
Appellant's appeal is allowed, and he is granted bond pending appeal.
Facts
Appellant was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. He appealed the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Chances of success in appeal
- Harshness of sentence
Reasoning
The court considers the grounds for appeal and the criteria for granting bail pending appeal, finding that the appellant's chances of success are arguable and that the appeal is likely to be successful on account of some substantial point of law.
Outcome
Appellant's appeal is allowed, and he is granted bond pending appeal.
Orders
- Appellant is granted bond pending appeal with a bond of Kshs.50,000/= with one surety of a similar amount or alternatively cash bail of Kshs.30,000/=
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- ISSACK TULICHA GUYO -VS- REPUBLIC [2011] eKLR
- JIVRAR SHAH -VS- REPUBLIC [1986] KLR 605
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