Jeremiah Gechiko Iteke v Director of Public Prosecutions [2021] KEHC 7548 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7548
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7548 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2021
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TypePetition for ResentencingPosturePetitioner seeks to have his sentence of 20 years reduced to 40 years due to aggravating factors.CoramE.K. OGOLA
Holding
The mandatory minimum sentence is unconstitutional and the aggravating factors justify a higher sentence than 20 years.
Facts
The Petitioner was convicted of defilement and indecent act with children, with one victim infected with a venereal disease. His sentence was reduced from 35 years to 20 years on appeal.
Issues
- Whether the mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years is constitutional.
- Whether the aggravating factors justify a higher sentence than 20 years.
Reasoning
The court finds the mandatory minimum sentence unconstitutional and imposes a 20-year sentence, finding the aggravating factors outweigh the mitigating ones.
Outcome
Petition dismissed, Petitioner to serve 20 years from date of arrest.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Judiciary Sentencing Policy Guidelines
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic
- Dismas Wafula Kilwake v R
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