Mary Muthoni Muturi v Republic [2020] KEHC 4492 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4492
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2020
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for review of sentence
Holding
The court upholds the sentence and does not reduce it.
Facts
The applicant, Mary Muthoni Muturi, was convicted in Embu High Court Criminal Case No. 18 of 2013 for murder, reduced to manslaughter, and sentenced to seven (7) years imprisonment. She seeks to have her sentence reduced due to her status as a sole breadwinner and the outside factors at the time of the crime.
Issues
- Application under Section 362 and 364 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Jurisdiction under Section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Reasoning
The court applies Section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows for the consideration of time spent in custody during sentencing. However, the court finds the sentence reasonable given the nature of the crime and the seriousness of the offense.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code Cap 75 Laws of Kenya
- Penal Code Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed & Another vs. Republic [2018] eKLR
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