[2018] KEHC 5668 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 5668 (KLR)

The court found that the accused was 17 years old at the time he was arraigned, qualifying him as a child under the law. In light of the Probation Officer's findings and the Victim Impact Statement, and in accordance with the Children Act and Penal Code, the court determined that the appropriate sentence was to...

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 5668 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Defendant: P K K
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 76 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Sentencing
Outcome
The accused is to be detained at the President's pleasure.
Legal Topics
Juvenile Justice, Sentencing Guidelines
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

P K K

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused, being a minor at the time of arraignment, should be sentenced in accordance with juvenile justice principles.
  2. 2 What is the appropriate sentence for the accused given the findings of the Probation Officer and the Victim Impact Statement.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the accused was 17 years old at the time he was arraigned, qualifying him as a child under the law. In light of the Probation Officer's findings and the Victim Impact Statement, and in accordance with the Children Act and Penal Code, the court determined that the appropriate sentence was to detain the accused at the President's pleasure, as the law prohibits the imposition of a death sentence or standard adult penalties on minors.

Court Disposition

The accused is to be detained at the President's pleasure.

Orders

  • The accused shall be detained at the President's pleasure.
  • The right of appeal within 14 days is explained to the accused.