Republic v Bryan Willie Marendes [2016] KEHC 8196 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8196
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8196 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bond/Bail
Holding
The court finds no compelling reasons to deny the accused the right to be released on bond pending hearing.
Facts
The accused, Bryan Willie Marendes, is charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty and applied for bond/bail pending hearing.
Issues
- Whether the accused has compelling reasons to deny him/her the right to be released on bond
- Whether the victim's family has compelling reasons to deny the accused the right to be released on bond
Reasoning
The court agrees with the previous ruling that the State must demonstrate a more than whimsical probability of interference to deny bail. The court considers the nature of the charge, the strength of the prosecution case, and the accused's character and antecedents.
Outcome
The accused is released on bond with specified terms.
Orders
- Bond of Kshs. One million (1,000,000) with one surety of similar amount.
- In the alternative, cash bail of Kshs.500,000/- with one surety of like amount.
- The accused to report to the officer commanding Buruburu police station once after every thirty (30) days until final determination of the matter at a date to be set by the said officer.
- The accused shall not make any contact in whatever nature to any of the intended prosecu
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Victim Protection Act, 2014
- Witness Protection Act
Cases cited (1)
- High Court of Kenya at Machakos Criminal Case No. 44/2015 REPUBLIC v GERALD MUTUKU NYALITA & Others
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