Simon Kipyegon Soi v Republic [2017] KEHC 8229 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8229
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8229 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal Misc. ApplicationPostureApplication dismissedCoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding
The court dismisses the applicant's application as there is no provision of law that would allow the court to grant the orders he seeks.
Facts
The applicant was sentenced to 20 years in prison for defilement in 2005. He appealed but the appeal was dismissed. He has served 11 years and seeks to serve the remaining 2 years outside prison.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to grant the applicant's request for a reduction of sentence and release outside prison.
- Whether the applicant's application is an afterthought and brought too late in the day.
Reasoning
The court notes that the applicant was properly convicted and his appeal was dismissed. The court cannot invoke section 354 (3) (b) of the Criminal Procedure Code as the applicant's appeal has already been heard and determined.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Community Services Orders Act
- Probation of Offenders Act
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