[2018] KEHC 574 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 574 (KLR)

The court found no compelling reasons to deny the accused persons bond. The 1st accused's existing bond terms were deemed sufficient and were ordered to continue. The 2nd accused was granted release on a personal bond of Kshs. 200,000 with a surety of a similar amount, reflecting the court's application of...

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 574 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Kelvin Kinyua Samson
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 115 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Law / Ruling on Bond
Outcome
Bond granted to both accused persons, subject to specified terms.
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

Applicant

Kelvin Kinyua Samson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Law / Ruling on Bond

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused persons are entitled to bond or bail pending trial.
  2. 2 What are the appropriate terms for bond or bail for each accused.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found no compelling reasons to deny the accused persons bond. The 1st accused's existing bond terms were deemed sufficient and were ordered to continue. The 2nd accused was granted release on a personal bond of Kshs. 200,000 with a surety of a similar amount, reflecting the court's application of constitutional and statutory principles regarding pretrial release. The court balanced the rights of the accused with the need to ensure their attendance at trial, and set the matter for mention to fix a hearing date.

Court Disposition

Bond granted to both accused persons, subject to specified terms.

Orders

  • The bond terms earlier on given to the 1st accused to continue to apply.
  • The 2nd accused may be released on a personal bond of Kshs. 200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.