Republic v Paul Mithika Minyori [2017] KEHC 2698 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2698
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2698 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHON. A.ONG’INJO
Holding
The appellant is entitled to bond pending appeal with a bond of Kshs 50,000/- and one surety of similar amount.
Facts
The appellant was convicted on June 12, 2017, for assault causing actual body harm and acquitted for stealing. The case involved an assault charge against one complainant.
Issues
- Why the trial magistrate sentenced the appellant to 18 months instead of 5 years.
- Circumstances leading to the appellant's charges.
- Relationship between the appellant and the complainant.
- Consideration of non-custodial sentences.
- Pre-sentence report
Reasoning
The court found that the trial magistrate's sentence was inappropriate and that the appellant is entitled to a bond pending appeal.
Outcome
Appeal granted, bond granted
Orders
- Leave granted to appellant to file and serve petition within 7 days
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