Benard Robert Otieno v Republic [2017] KEHC 3661 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3661
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3661 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 July 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant seeks to be granted bond pending appeal.CoramT. W. CHERERE
Holding
The court dismissed the appellant's motion to be granted bond pending appeal.
Facts
The appellant was convicted for malicious damage to property and offensive conduct, receiving a fine and a 4-year prison sentence.
Issues
- Whether the appellant should be granted bond pending appeal.
- Whether the appellant's mental illness prevents him from serving his sentence.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not demonstrate good reasons to be allowed to enjoy liberty, and that the issue of his mental status at the time of the offense cannot be determined in this application.
Outcome
The motion to be granted bond pending appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- The motion is dismissed.
- The appellant is ordered to continue serving his sentence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 357(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 339(1) of the Penal Code
- Section 94(1) of the Penal Code
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