Patrick Onderi v Republic [2021] KEHC 5884 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5884
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 5884 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2021
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for reduction of custodial sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The custodial sentence is commuted to the period served, and the Applicant is released from prison.
Facts
The Applicant, Patrick Onderi, was convicted of burglary and stealing and sentenced to three years imprisonment. The Applicant applied to have the sentence reduced.
Issues
- Whether the custodial sentence should be reduced
- The appropriateness of the sentence given the Applicant's remorse and the period served
Reasoning
The court considered the Applicant's remorse and the period served, concluding that the sentence was sufficiently punished.
Outcome
The custodial sentence is commuted to the period served.
Orders
- The Applicant is released from prison forthwith and set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
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