Levis Jomo Omonyi v Republic [2019] KEHC 302 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 302
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 302 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramR.E. OUGO
Holding
The sentence of 3 years for assault is set aside. The appellant shall serve community service for a period of 3 months.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of assault and sentenced to 3 years in prison. He did not serve about a year of his custodial sentence.
Issues
- Excessive sentence for assault
- Right of appeal
Reasoning
3 years for assault was considered excessive.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence, conviction affirmed
Orders
- Sentence of 3 years set aside
- Serve community service for 3 months
Remedies
- Community service
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