Republic v Waithaka (Criminal Case 746 of 2014) [2017] KEMC 132 (KLR) (7 March 2017) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 132
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 132 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2017
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TypeCriminal CasePostureDefendant found not guiltyCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE
Holding
The defendant is found not guilty of giving false information to a person employed in the public service.
Facts
The defendant was involved in a drinking fracas at U-Turban Bar where he claimed to have been robbed of Kshs. 100,000 by PW2, Jackson Mwangi Wambogo, and his group.
Issues
- Whether the defendant deliberately deceived the police
- Whether the prosecution proved the defendant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant did not deliberately deceive the police and that the prosecution failed to prove the defendant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- Defendant acquitted
- Kshs. 10,000 cash bail released
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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