Republic v D O O [2017] KEHC 4136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4136
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for ManslaughterCoramJ.A. Makaau
Holding
The accused is found guilty of Manslaughter.
Facts
The accused, DOO, assaulted his brother, W, with a stick, causing him to die. The prosecution witnesses identified the accused and the deceased, while the accused claimed he was at home when the incident occurred.
Issues
- Was the accused guilty of Murder or Manslaughter?
- Did the accused have malice aforethought?
Reasoning
The evidence shows a spontaneous attack by the accused, and there is no evidence of premeditation. The accused had no intention to cause death.
Outcome
Guilty of Manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code, Chapter 63, Laws of Kenya
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