Elizabeth Kerubo v Republic [2019] KEHC 1992 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1992
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 1992 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The application for bond pending appeal is dismissed for lack of merit.
Facts
The appellant was found guilty of possession of alcoholic drinks without a licence and sentenced to six months imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's appeal has a reasonable chance of success
- Whether the appellant is a first offender
- Whether the offence involved personal violence
- Whether the appellant's health will deteriorate if released on bond
- Whether the appellant complied with bail conditions before conviction
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not fulfill the conditions for bond pending appeal, including the language of the court, previous convictions, and her health condition.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- The application for bond pending appeal is dismissed for lack of merit.
- The Deputy Registrar is directed to call for the lower court file and prepare the appeal for admission.
- Counsel for the appellant is directed to file and serve the Record of Appeal within fourteen (14) days from today.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Alcoholic Drinks Control Act
- Arvind Patel v Uganda SCCRA No. 1 of 2003
- Dominic Karanja v Republic [1986] KLR 612
Cases cited (2)
- Arvind Patel v Uganda SCCRA No. 1 of 2003
- Dominic Karanja v Republic [1986] KLR 612
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