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State v Cleophas Asindi Odenyo [2021] KEHC 1858 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 1858 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the accused's plea of guilty to Manslaughter was appropriate given the circumstances.
  2. 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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