[2020] KEHC 4827 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 4827 (KLR)

The court found no compelling reason to deny the accused bond, especially in the absence of a pre-bail report or any adverse information. The constitutional presumption of innocence and the right to bail unless compelling reasons exist were upheld. The court exercised its discretion to grant bond on terms it...

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Citation
[2020] KEHC 4827 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Defendant: Brain Onyango Jaoko
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 14 of 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bond Ruling
Outcome
Bond granted to the accused.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Bail and Bond, Pretrial Release
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail and Bond Pretrial Release

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

Brain Onyango Jaoko

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Bond Ruling

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The court found no compelling reason to deny the accused bond, especially in the absence of a pre-bail report or any adverse information. The constitutional presumption of innocence and the right to bail unless compelling reasons exist were upheld. The court exercised its discretion to grant bond on terms it considered reasonable.

Court Disposition

Bond granted to the accused.

Orders

  • The accused may be released on a personal bond of Kshs. 300,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
  • Mention set for 22/09/2020.