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Halima v Republic [2023] KEHC 20996 (KLR)

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Halima v Republic (Revision Case E698 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 20996 (KLR) (31 July 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 20996 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Revision Case E698 of 2022

SM Mohochi, J

July 31, 2023

Between

Sevencial Halima

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. This matter has been placed before Court for Criminal Revision under Section 362 and 364 of the Penal Code.

2. The Applicant was January 16, 2022 convicted and sentenced on her own plea of guilty to six (6) months imprisonment on Count 1 for being found in possession of alcoholic drinks that does not conform to prescribed standards and one (1) month imprisonment of selling alcoholic drinks without a liquor licence.

3. This application has been overtaken by events owing to the short sentence of imprisonment imposed and the liaise of time.

4. The Court notes that the Applicant is a habitual offender hence the imposition of imprisonment.This matter may be marked as closed.

SIGNED, DATED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT AT NAKURU ON THIS 31ST JULY 2023. ..............................................MOHOCHI S.MJUDGEIn the presence ofCourt Assistant – ScholaState Counsel – Ms. Mburu