Collins Odhiambo Asuka v Republic [2017] KEHC 9734 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9734
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9734 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2017
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for modification of sentenceCoramG.W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The remainder of the sentence is set aside, and the applicant is ordered to be set free after serving the cumulative custody period.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of stealing cash Kshs. 1,000 and sentenced to five years imprisonment. He was in custody for a total of about four years.
Issues
- Whether the sentence passed was harsh and excessive
- Whether the period spent in custody should be considered as part of the sentence
Reasoning
The sentence was harsh and excessive given the circumstances, including the applicant's first offender status and the cumulative custody period.
Outcome
Remand order set aside, applicant set free
Orders
- Remand order set aside
- Order that the applicant be set free
Remedies
- Remand order set aside
- Order that the applicant be set free
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