Said Sudi Mwakwabwira v Republic [2021] KEHC 4927 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4927
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4927 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
Holding
The sentence of 2 years imprisonment in default of payment of a Kshs. 300,000 fine is revised to Kshs. 250,000 fine in default of serving 3 months imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Said Sudi Mwakwabwira, pleaded guilty to smoking on a lavatory in an aircraft, contrary to Section 59(1)(a) of the Civil Aviation Security Regulations of 2015.
Issues
- The sentence imposed by the trial magistrate was in excess of the maximum penalty provided by law.
- The appellant's mitigation was considered in revising the sentence.
Reasoning
The trial magistrate's sentence was found to be excessive as it exceeded the maximum penalty provided by law. The appellant's mitigation was considered, and the sentence was revised accordingly.
Outcome
Affirmed with a revised sentence
Orders
- Revised sentence of Kshs. 250,000 fine in default of serving 3 months imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Civil Aviation Security Regulations of 2015
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