Mark Kariuki Nthia v Republic [2020] KEHC 3515 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3515
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3515 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 August 2020
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TypePetition for Modification of SentencePosturePetitioner's Application for Modification of SentenceCoramH.I. Ong’udi J.
Holding
The court dismissed the petition as the petitioner's appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal were dismissed.
Facts
Petitioner Mark Kariuki Nthia was convicted of defilement and sentenced to 25 years imprisonment. He spent 11 months in custody prior to sentencing. He appealed to the High Court and Court of Appeal but both appeals were dismissed.
Issues
- Whether the 11 months spent in custody should be considered as part of the petitioner's sentence
Reasoning
The court considered the proviso to section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which states that the period spent in custody should be taken into account in sentencing. However, the court dismissed the petition as the petitioner's appeals were already dismissed.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed & Another vs. Republic [2018] eKLR
- Bethwel Wilson Kibor vs. Republic [2009] eKLR
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