Republic v W.K.K [2017] KEHC 8214 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8214
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8214 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 February 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding
The court sentences the accused to a term of three years' probation, to be supervised by the Probation Officer, Kericho County.
Facts
The accused, W.K.K., was charged with murder but pleaded and was convicted of manslaughter. The deceased, Daniel Maritim, was the accused's maternal uncle and was assaulting his mother when the accused intervened.
Issues
- Whether the accused's sentence of three years' probation is appropriate given the circumstances of the case
- Whether the accused's age and the nature of the crime justify a non-custodial sentence
Reasoning
The court considers the age of the accused, the nature of the crime, and the circumstances of the case, concluding that a non-custodial sentence is merited.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of three years' probation to be served under supervision by the Probation Officer, Kericho County
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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