D C M v Republic [2018] KEHC 8451 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8451
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8451 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed due to the trial magistrate's failure to consider the appellant's mental condition.
Facts
The appellant, D C M, was charged with causing grievous harm to Magdalene Wanjiku Mworia on December 5, 2010. He was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. The appellant claimed he was mentally ill and unable to plead.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's mental condition supported a plea of insanity
- Whether the trial magistrate considered the possibility of the appellant's mental condition
Reasoning
The trial magistrate did not consider the nature of the appellant's illness and the possibility of a plea of insanity, which was already evident from the evidence.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed and the conviction and sentence are quashed.
Orders
- A re-trial of the appellant is ordered
- The appellant shall remain in custody pending the plea-taking at Thika Chief Magistrates Court on 28th February 2018
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Chapter 75 of the Laws of Kenya)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (2)
- Leonard Mwangemi Munyasia v Republic MSA CA Criminal Appeal No. 112 of 2014[2015]eKLR
- Karisa Masha v Republic MSA CA Criminal Appeal No. 78 of 2014[2015]eKLR
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