Lee Jong Chan v Republic [2020] KEHC 10078 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10078
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 10078 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2020
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the conviction and sentence of Hon. Martha Mutuku (CM) in Nairobi Criminal Case No. 844 of 2018CoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The application lacks merit and is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The Applicant, Lee Jong Chan, was convicted of seven counts related to conspiracy to defraud, theft, and forgery. He was sentenced to serve three years imprisonment and fines. He was in remand custody for 20 months prior to his conviction.
Issues
- Whether the period of remand custody should be taken into account in reviewing the sentence
- Whether the sentences imposed were excessive or harsh
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court took into account the period of remand custody and that the sentences were appropriate given the nature of the crime. The court also found that the period served by the Applicant was sufficient.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (6)
- Section 317 of the Penal Code
- Section 268 of the Penal Code
- Section 275 of the Penal Code
- Section 345 of the Penal Code
- Section 349 of the Penal Code
- Section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
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