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Erick Ramazani v Republic [2020] KEHC 9464 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 9464 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9464
Citation
[2020] KEHC 9464 (KLR)
Decided
5 March 2020
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TypeCriminal ApplicationPostureApplication for revision of bail decisionCoramAchode, KLR Odunga, Lesiit, Makhandia, Muriithi
Holding

The application is dismissed. The court finds the applicant a flight risk and denies bail pending trial.

Facts

Erick Ramazani is facing charges of counterfeiting currency and forgery of travel documents. He was denied bail pending appeal by the trial court.

Issues

  1. Whether the denial of bail pending trial is justified due to the applicant's status as a foreigner and lack of familial ties in Kenya.
  2. Whether the applicant is a flight risk and should be denied bail pending trial.

Reasoning

The court finds the applicant a flight risk due to his status as a foreigner, lack of familial ties in Kenya, and the risk of fraud in obtaining refugee status.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for revision of bail decision denied

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
  • Ahmad Abolafathi Mohammed
  • Daniel Dela Amega vs Republic
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