Nicholas Mugendi v Republic [2021] KEHC 2584 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2584
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2584 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the original conviction and sentence of the Senior Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramHon Edward M. Muriithi
Holding
Bail pending appeal is declined.
Facts
The appellant was found guilty of being in possession of alcoholic drinks without a licence on 8th September 2021 at Kiathathi location in Imenti South sub-County of Meru County.
Issues
- Whether the plea of guilty was unequivocal.
- Whether the facts of the case were read to the accused before the plea was accepted.
- Whether the language of the proceeding was shown as English/Kiswahili/Kimeru.
Reasoning
The court finds no exceptional circumstances warranting bail, and the appeal record is ready for expedited hearing.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, bail denied
Orders
- Appeal set for hearing on 8th November 2021.
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