[2018] KEHC 7712 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 7712 (KLR)

The court found that, in the absence of a prebail report and with no evidence of compelling reasons presented by the prosecution, the accused is entitled to be released on bond. The right to bond is constitutionally protected, and the prosecution failed to discharge its burden to show why the accused should be...

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 7712 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Francis Kimathi
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
21 March 2018
Case Number
Criminal Case 11 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Law / Ruling on Bond
Outcome
Bond granted to the accused.
Legal Topics
Bail Application, Bond Terms, Compelling Reasons, Prebail Report
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Bail Application Bond Terms Compelling Reasons Prebail Report

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Francis Kimathi

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Law / Ruling on Bond

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused bond.
  2. 2 Whether the absence of a prebail report affects the accused's right to bond.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that, in the absence of a prebail report and with no evidence of compelling reasons presented by the prosecution, the accused is entitled to be released on bond. The right to bond is constitutionally protected, and the prosecution failed to discharge its burden to show why the accused should be denied bond. Therefore, the accused is granted bond on specified terms.

Court Disposition

Bond granted to the accused.

Orders

  • The accused may be released on bond of Kshs. 200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
  • Mention on 03/10/18 to take a date for trial.