Rodgers Anton Emria v Republic [2017] KEHC 6246 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6246
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6246 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 April 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramC. MEOLI
Holding
The sentence of life imprisonment is reduced to 15 years imprisonment from the date of sentencing, that is, from 1/9/2014.
Facts
The Appellant Rodgers Anton Emria pleaded guilty to the offence of Attempted Murder, attempting to cause the death of William Ekiro Abei by cutting him on the head, stomach, and hands using a panga on August 2, 2014.
Issues
- Legality of the impugned sentence
- Extent of the impugned sentence
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive given the circumstances, particularly the Appellant's status as a first offender and the injuries sustained by the complainant.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Reduction of sentence from life imprisonment to 15 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 220(a) of the Penal Code
- Section 389 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Ogalo s/o Owuora -Vs- Republic [1954] 19 EACA 270
- Wilson -Vs- Republic (1970) EA 599
- Wanjema -Vs- Republic (1971) EA 493
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