Kelvin Leparshau Jajiri v Republic [2022] KEHC 978 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 978
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 978 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 April 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original convictionCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The conviction and sentences are upheld, with the period spent in custody from 10th March 2019 to 15th February 2021 deducted from each sentence, and both sentences run concurrently.
Facts
The appellant pleaded guilty to conspiracy to effect unlawful purpose and stealing stock. He was sentenced to two and seven years imprisonment respectively, to run concurrently.
Issues
- Whether the period spent in remand should be deducted from the sentences
- Whether the sentences are within the law
Reasoning
The court found the plea of guilt unequivocal and the sentences well within the law. The trial court was alive to the appellant's time in remand but did not expressly credit it.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The period spent in custody from 10th March 2019 to 15th February 2021 shall be deducted from each sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (4)
- Njoroge v Republic
- Okeno v Republic
- Kariuki Karanja v Republic
- Macharia v Republic
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