Yasin Hamisi Bawala v Republic [2020] KEHC 8801 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8801
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8801 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for review of sentenceCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding
The application has no merit and is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The applicant was charged with murder and convicted of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment. The applicant did not appeal the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's sentence can be reviewed under section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- Whether the court can consider the period spent in custody before sentencing.
Reasoning
The applicant had the option to appeal against the sentence awarded by the judge. Only the Court of Appeal can change an award in sentence made by a High Court judge, thus the court cannot apply section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code to overturn a decision of a judge of equal jurisdiction.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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