Koech v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E009 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 2508 (KLR) (29 March 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2508
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 2508 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 March 2023
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramRL KORIR
Holding
The court ruled that the application is not merited and the sentence should not be reduced.
Facts
The applicant was charged with stealing a motor cycle and having suspected stolen property. He was found guilty on the first charge and sentenced to 4 years in prison. He later applied to have the time spent in custody included in his sentence.
Issues
- Whether the application is merited and the sentence should be reduced
- Whether the trial court failed to take into account the period of custody
Reasoning
The court applied section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which states that sentences shall commence from the date they are pronounced, except where otherwise provided.
Outcome
The application was dismissed.
Orders
- The sentence of 4 years in prison remains unchanged
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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