Okoye v Republic (Criminal Appeal E072 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14971 (KLR) (Crim) (18 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 14971
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 14971 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJM BWONWONG'A
Holding
The appeal is partially successful, and the appellant is to serve ten years less the pre-trial custody period, with concurrent sentences for the two counts of trafficking.
Facts
The appellant was charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs and was convicted and sentenced to a fine and imprisonment.
Issues
- Consecutive sentences for two counts of trafficking
- Pre-trial custody period not considered in sentencing
- Sentencing from date of plea rather than conviction date
Reasoning
The court found the trial court erred in ordering consecutive sentences for the two counts of trafficking and in failing to consider the pre-trial custody period. The sentences are to run from the date of conviction.
Outcome
Partial success for the appellant
Orders
- Ten years imprisonment with concurrent sentences for the two counts of trafficking
- Pre-trial custody period of one year and nine months deducted from the sentence
- Sentencing from the date of conviction rather than plea date
Remedies
- Recommendation for deportation to Nigeria upon completion of sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act No. 4 of 1994
- Penal Code (Cap 63) Laws of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75) Laws of Kenya
- 2010 Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Bernard Kimani Gacheru v Republic [2002] eKLR
- Shadrack Kipkoech Kogo vs Republic, Eldoret Criminal Appeal No. 253 of 2003
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