[2018] KEHC 991 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 991 (KLR)

The court declined to grant bond to the accused after considering the pre-bail report, which was extremely negative. The judge exercised discretion based on the contents of the report, finding that the circumstances did not warrant release on bond. As a result, the accused is to remain in custody during the trial...

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 991 (KLR)
Parties
Defendant: Paul Kirianki M’rambei; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 101 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond
Outcome
Bond declined. Accused to remain in custody pending trial.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Bail and Bond, Pretrial Detention
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail and Bond Pretrial Detention

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Parties

Paul Kirianki M’rambei

Defendant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bond pending trial.

Ratio Decidendi

The court declined to grant bond to the accused after considering the pre-bail report, which was extremely negative. The judge exercised discretion based on the contents of the report, finding that the circumstances did not warrant release on bond. As a result, the accused is to remain in custody during the trial process.

Court Disposition

Bond declined. Accused to remain in custody pending trial.

Orders

  • Bond is declined. The accused will conduct his trial while in custody.
  • Mention on 18/03/2019 to give a date for trial.