Francis Kirega Macharia v Republic [2021] KEHC 2727 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2727
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2727 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for review of sentenceCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicant shall be released forthwith
Facts
Francis Kirega Macharia and four others were found guilty of possessing wildlife trophies without permits and were sentenced to imprisonment or fines.
Issues
- whether the fine imposed is excessive
- whether the period spent in custody should be considered in sentencing
Reasoning
The court considers the nature of the offence, public interest, and the applicant's age. The fine imposed is excessive, and the period spent in custody should be considered in sentencing.
Outcome
Application allowed, applicant released
Orders
- Release the applicant forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CPC)
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed and Another Vs. Republic (2018) eKLR
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