Denis Omondi & another v Republic [2021] KEHC 5523 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5523
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 5523 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2021
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TypeReconsideration of SentencingPostureReconsideration of a custodial sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The custodial sentence is commuted to the period served, and the applicant is ordered set at liberty
Facts
The applicant Dennis Omondi was convicted of Preparation to Commit a Felony and sentenced to one year imprisonment. He applied for a revision of his sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence was too harsh or too lenient
- Whether the applicant has been reformed and ready to return to society
Reasoning
The court found that the trial magistrate did not err in sentencing the applicant to serve the custodial sentence. The applicant has had time to reflect and has shown remorse, with the probation report being positive.
Outcome
The applicant is set at liberty
Orders
- The custodial sentence is commuted to the period served
- The applicant is ordered set at liberty
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