Martha Kemunto v State [2019] KEHC 2582 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2582
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2582 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2019
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision dismissedCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The application for revision is not properly before the court and is dismissed.
Facts
Martha Kemunto was sentenced to a fine of Kshs. 60,000 or six (6) months imprisonment for possession of alcoholic drinks without a licence. She pleaded guilty to the charge.
Issues
- Whether the sentence was excessive
- Whether the application for revision is properly before the court
Reasoning
The applicant has a right of appeal only as to the extent or legality of the sentence. Since no appeal was brought, no proceeding by way of revision shall be entertained.
Outcome
Application for revision dismissed
Orders
- This ruling shall be certified to the applicant and to the court that imposed the sentence as required by Section 367 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code, Section 348
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