Nicholas Mureithi v Republic [2017] KEHC 6291 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6291
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6291 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 April 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The plea was unequivocal and the appellant was over 18 years of age at the time of the offence. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, Nicholas Mureithi, was convicted for grievous harm on June 3, 2015, at Kiegoi location in Igembe South sub County of Meru County. He was sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty.
Issues
- Whether the plea was equivocal
- Whether the appellant was under 18 years of age at the time of the offence
Reasoning
The court found the plea unequivocal and that the appellant was over 18 years of age. The sentence was deemed lenient and not disturbed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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