Republic v David Otieno Jaoko [2018] KEHC 198 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 198
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 198 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 May 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of murderCoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding
The accused acted in self-defense and the prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought.
Facts
The accused and the deceased were friends who bet on a football match. The deceased lost the bet and wanted his phone back. The accused refused and a confrontation ensued resulting in the deceased's death.
Issues
- Whether the accused acted in self-defense
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought
Reasoning
The court found that the accused was under a heavy attack and acted with restraint to save his life, thus acting in self-defense. The prosecution could not prove malice aforethought.
Outcome
The accused is found NOT GUILTY of murder and is set at liberty.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- DPP v MORGAN
- Palmer v. Regina (1971) All ER 1077
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