Republic v Kipsoi (Criminal Case E045 of 2021) [2023] KEHC 894 (KLR) (10 February 2023) (Sentence)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 894
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 894 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2023
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TypeCriminalPostureSentence after plea bargainCoramA. N. ONGERI
Holding
The accused is sentenced to probation for 3 years with conditions and a right of appeal.
Facts
The accused, a minor, was charged with manslaughter after killing his father during an argument. The accused fled home, his father armed himself with a bow and arrows, and shot at the accused but missed. The accused then hit his father on the head with a club, resulting in his death.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be sentenced to life imprisonment
- Whether the accused should be placed on probation
Reasoning
The court considered the mitigating circumstances, including the accused's age and remorse, and the seriousness of the offense.
Outcome
Sentence upheld
Orders
- Placed on probation for 3 years with conditions
- Right of appeal against sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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