Joseph Mng’onda Watee v Republic [2017] KEHC 2594 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2594
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2594 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2017
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for Revision AllowedCoramJ.Kamau
Holding
The application for revision is allowed, and the applicant is placed on probation for the remainder of his sentence.
Facts
The applicant was charged with selling alcoholic drinks without a license and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to two years in prison by the trial magistrate.
Issues
- Guilty plea without knowledge of consequences
- Sentence harshness
- Health condition and HIV
- Option for fine instead of imprisonment
Reasoning
The court allowed the application due to the applicant's health condition and HIV, and the harshness of the sentence.
Outcome
Application for Revision Allowed
Orders
- Applicant placed on probation for the remainder of his sentence
- Applicant released from prison and escorted to the Probation Office Wundanyi
Remedies
- Non-custodial sentence as opposed to two years in prison
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Taita Taveta County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Act 2016
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