REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO CRIMINAL CASE NO. 12 OF 2013 REPUBLIC …………………………..….... PROSECUTOR VERSUS BERNARD KIPNGENO LANGAT ………….... ACCUSED RULING ON SENTENCE 1.The accused was initially charged with Murder which was later reduced to Manslaughter contrary to Section 202 as read with Section 205 of the Penal Code after a plea bargaining arrangement. 2. The circumstances leading to the commission of the offence are clearly set out in the facts. The deceased was the accused person's father. He did not attack the accused. It is the accused who went to his father's house at night and attacked the father. This was uncalled for. 3. I have carefully studied the report by the Probation Officer, and have considered it. I have also considered that the accused has been in custody for one (1) year plus nine (9) months. He is sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment. Orders accordingly. Dated, signed and delivered this 17th day of December, 2014 H.I. ONG'UDI JUDGE In the presence of ; M/S Munyolo for State Mr. Mutai for Mr. Ng'eno for Accused Accused – present in person Lagat – Court Assistant Interpretation – English/Kipsigis
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