Republic v Lagat (Anti-Corruption Case 24 of 2017) [2018] KEMC 90 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (10 September 2018) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 90
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 90 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 September 2018
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TypeAnti-Corruption CasePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHON. D.N. OGOTI (Mr.)
Holding
The accused is acquitted under section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Facts
The accused, Sammy Kipchirchir Lagat, allegedly received a financial advantage of Kshs. 2000/= from George Macharia to avoid being charged with unspecified traffic offenses and to release his detained vehicle. The accused denied the charges.
Issues
- Establishing the intent to bribe
- Determining the legality of the detention of the vehicle
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt, and the defense created doubts on the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- Cash bail to be refunded to the depositor
- Typed proceedings to be prepared and served on both parties at their own cost
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016
- Criminal Procedure Code
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