Republic v Joseph Kipngeno & 2 others [2018] KEHC 321 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 321
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 321 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2018
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence by a Resident MagistrateCoramJ.M. BWONWONGA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed due to lack of jurisdiction and irregularity of the community service sentence.
Facts
The respondent was convicted of being drunk and disorderly and sentenced to one day of community service.
Issues
- Lack of jurisdiction of the trial court
- Irregularity of the community service sentence
Reasoning
The trial court lacked jurisdiction as the Resident Magistrate is not a magistrate above the rank of a Resident Magistrate. The community service sentence is irregular as it does not specify the place and conditions.
Outcome
Quashed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence quashed
Remedies
- Refund of any fine paid
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No. 4 of 2010
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