[2022] KEHC 10709 (KLR)
The court declined to review the applicant's sentence, finding that despite the probation report not recommending a custodial sentence and the period already served, the applicant's continued custody was necessary due to the negative perception by the community and prevailing bitterness. The court prioritized the...
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- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 10709 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Dickson Evans Otwane; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Busia
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Revision E061 of 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Ruling
- Outcome
- Application for revision of sentence declined. Applicant to serve remainder of sentence in custody.
- Judges
- JN Kamau
- Legal Topics
- Stealing Stock, Sentencing Review, Handling Stolen Property
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Dickson Evans Otwane
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant's sentence should be reviewed in light of the probation report and time already served.
- 2 Whether the applicant should be released early or continue serving the custodial sentence for his safety.
Ratio Decidendi
The court declined to review the applicant's sentence, finding that despite the probation report not recommending a custodial sentence and the period already served, the applicant's continued custody was necessary due to the negative perception by the community and prevailing bitterness. The court prioritized the applicant's safety and the maintenance of public order over early release, holding that the circumstances did not warrant interference with the original sentence imposed by the trial magistrate.
Court Disposition
Application for revision of sentence declined. Applicant to serve remainder of sentence in custody.
Orders
- The application for review of sentence is declined.
- The applicant shall serve the remainder of his sentence in custody for his safety.
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Otwane v Republic (Criminal Revision E061 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 10709 (KLR) (2 August 2022) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 10709 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Busia
Criminal Revision E061 of 2022
JN Kamau, J
August 2, 2022
Between
Dickson Evans Otwane
Applicant
and
Republic
Respondent
Ruling
1. The applicant was charged with the offence of Stealing Stock contrary to section 278 of the Penal Code Cap 63 (Laws of Kenya). He had also been charged with the alternative charge of handling stolen property contrary to section 322 (1) as read with section 322 (2) of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to one (1) year on April 27, 2022. The learned trial magistrate took into account the period the applicant had been in custody while completing his tie in prison. The report by Ezekiel Wesonga Probation/Community Service Officer did not recommend custodial sentence. The early release date by Prison is December 11, 2022 on account that the applicant is perceived negatively by the community and there was still alot of bitterness. Accordingly, I hereby decline to review the sentence and direct that the applicant serves the remainder of his sentence in custody for his safety. Orders accordingly.
DATED AND DELIVERED AT BUSIA ON THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST 2022. KAMAUJUDGE