State v Cleophas Asindi Odenyo [2021] KEHC 1858 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1858
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 1858 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for ManslaughterCoramR.E. ABURILI
Holding
The accused is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for Manslaughter.
Facts
The accused stabbed the deceased in the abdomen during a fight over a radio, resulting in the deceased's death.
Issues
- Whether the accused's plea of guilty to Manslaughter was appropriate given the circumstances.
- The appropriate sentence for Manslaughter given the excessive force used by the accused.
Reasoning
The court found the accused's plea of guilty appropriate and sentenced him to 15 years imprisonment, considering the excessive force used and the sentencing principles.
Outcome
Convicted of Manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Francis Muruatetu & another v Republic (2017) e KLR
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