Aseka v Republic (Criminal Appeal E009 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 644 (KLR) (8 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 644
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 644 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJWW MONG'ARE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence meted out by the trial court was within the provisions of the law, though lenient.
Facts
The appellant was charged with causing grievous harm to Esau Aseka Kharenyi on November 27, 2017, at Chekalini village in Lugari Sub County, Kakamega County. The appellant pleaded not guilty and was found guilty by the trial court.
Issues
- The appellant's appeal against the sentence imposed by the trial court
- The applicability of mandatory minimum sentences in the case of grievous harm
Reasoning
The court found the sentence lenient but within the law. The mandatory minimum sentences in the Sexual Offences Act were deemed unconstitutional, and the court had discretion to impose a lighter sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Maingi & 5 others v Director of Public Prosecutions & another Petition E017 of 2021 (2022) KEHC 13118 (KLR) (17 May 2022)
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