[2019] KEHC 1450 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 1450 (KLR)

The court considered the positive report from the Probation Officer regarding the accused. There being no compelling reasons presented to deny bail, the court exercised its discretion to grant the accused release on bond or bail with specified terms. The decision is grounded in the constitutional right to bail and...

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Citation
[2019] KEHC 1450 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Defendant: Deborah Makandi
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 69 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bond Ruling
Outcome
Bond granted with conditions.
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

Deborah Makandi

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Bond Ruling

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The court considered the positive report from the Probation Officer regarding the accused. There being no compelling reasons presented to deny bail, the court exercised its discretion to grant the accused release on bond or bail with specified terms. The decision is grounded in the constitutional right to bail and the absence of negative factors against the accused.

Court Disposition

Bond granted with conditions.

Orders

  • The accused may be released on a personal bond of Kshs. 200,000 and a surety of a similar amount or cash bail of Kshs. 100,000.
  • Mention set for 4/3/2020.