Noor Ismael Ahmed v Republic [2017] KEHC 2354 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2354
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2354 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2017
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TypeRevisionPostureAppellant seeks to revise the sentence imposed by the lower courtCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The plea of guilty is quashed and the sentence is set aside. The fine imposed shall be refunded.
Facts
Appellant was charged with entering a game reserve without a permit and was acquitted of robbery with violence and rape. He pleaded guilty and was convicted.
Issues
- Whether the plea of guilty was unequivocal
- Whether the sentence imposed was oppressive and draconian
Reasoning
The plea was not unequivocal as the prosecution was not given an opportunity to state the facts and the accused was not given an opportunity to dispute or add any relevant facts.
Outcome
Quashed the conviction and set aside the sentence
Orders
- Fine imposed shall be refunded to the applicant
Remedies
- Plea taking before a magistrate with competent jurisdiction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013
Cases cited (1)
- Adan v Republic (1973) EA 445
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