M W v Republic [2017] KEHC 9730 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9730
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9730 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramG.W.NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The sentence is set aside and the Appellant is ordered to be set free.
Facts
M W was found guilty of preparation to commit a felony and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. He appealed against the sentence, claiming he was under 18 years old at the time of the offense.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was below 18 years old at the time of the offense
- Whether the sentence was reasonable given the Appellant's age and circumstances
Reasoning
The Appellant was found guilty and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. The court found the sentence reasonable but considering the Appellant's age and circumstances, ordered him to be set free.
Outcome
Appeal successful, sentence set aside
Orders
- Ordering the Appellant to be set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 308(1) of the Penal Code
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