[2013] KEHC 1266 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 1266 (KLR)

The court found, based on the CSO report and the applicant's conduct in failing to provide directions to his home, that he is not suitable for a Community Service Order. Consequently, the court ordered that the inmate continue to serve the custodial sentence.

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Citation
[2013] KEHC 1266 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Appellant: Gideon Wanjala Wanyonyi
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Bungoma
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Revision 101 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Order on Suitability for Community Service Order
Outcome
Application for Community Service Order refused; custodial sentence to continue.
Legal Topics
Community Service Orders, Sentencing, Custodial Sentences
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Community Service Orders Sentencing Custodial Sentences

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

Gideon Wanjala Wanyonyi

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Revision / Order on Suitability for Community Service Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the inmate is suitable for a Community Service Order.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, based on the CSO report and the applicant's conduct in failing to provide directions to his home, that he is not suitable for a Community Service Order. Consequently, the court ordered that the inmate continue to serve the custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

Application for Community Service Order refused; custodial sentence to continue.

Orders

  • The inmate is not suitable for Community Service Order.
  • The inmate shall continue to serve the custodial sentence.