[2018] KEHC 9832 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 9832 (KLR)

The court held that while the applicant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the seriousness of the offences—being armed with a pistol and possession of a firearm—justifies the bond terms set by the trial court. The court found the bond terms to be not only commensurate with the offences but also lenient....

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 9832 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Brian Indiazi Kivisi; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Revision 830 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Ruling
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bond Terms, Firearm Offences, Presumption of Innocence
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bond Terms Firearm Offences Presumption of Innocence

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Parties

Brian Indiazi Kivisi

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Revision / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the bond terms imposed on the applicant are excessive or should be varied given the nature of the offences alleged.
  2. 2 Whether the seriousness of the offence justifies the bond terms set by the trial court.

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that while the applicant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the seriousness of the offences—being armed with a pistol and possession of a firearm—justifies the bond terms set by the trial court. The court found the bond terms to be not only commensurate with the offences but also lenient. Therefore, there was no basis to vary the bond terms as requested by the applicant.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The application dated 27/9/2018 is dismissed.