Japheth Kimeli Sang v Republic [2019] KEHC 8436 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8436
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 8436 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against original conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. MAJANJA
Holding
The sentence is reduced to seven (7) years' imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Japheth Kimeli Sang, pleaded guilty to causing grievous harm to Elizabeth Mwei on 2nd July, 2012, by boxing her on her face, resulting in her right arm getting fractured and causing her grievous harm.
Issues
- Reduction of sentence from 10 years to 7 years due to first offender status and remorse
Reasoning
The appellant was a first offender, pleaded guilty, and showed remorse, hence the reduction of the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code, Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya
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