Republic v Julius Wanderi Mwangi (Criminal Case 31 of 2012) [2021] KEHC 3926 (KLR) (23 September 2021) (Sentence)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3926
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3926 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 September 2021
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TypeCriminal CasePostureSentenceCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The accused was sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment.
Facts
The accused Julius Wanderi Mwangi was convicted of murder, resulting in the death of the deceased. The accused and the deceased were friends but had a petty argument that escalated into a fight.
Issues
- The mandatory nature of the death sentence under Section 204 of the Penal Code was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
- The court's discretion to impose a lighter sentence was discussed.
- The court considered the moral blameworthiness of the offender and the nature and gravity of the crime.
Reasoning
The court considered the circumstances of the case, the nature of the crime, and the offender's remorse. The sentence was commensurate to the moral blameworthiness of the offender and the gravity of the crime.
Outcome
Conviction and sentence
Orders
- The accused has a right of appeal to the Court of Appeal within 14 days.
- A copy of the judgment and sentence shall be supplied to the accused immediately.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic, Consolidated Petitions Nos. 15 & 16 of 2015 [2017] eKLR
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