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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 9, 2026
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Court Explains When Evidence From Drunk Witnesses Can Be Trusted
The Court of Appeal has clarified when testimony from witnesses who had been drinking can still be relied upon, explaining the factors courts should consider before dismissing such evidence...
✨ Key Highlights
The Court of Appeal has ruled that evidence from intoxicated witnesses is not automatically unreliable in criminal cases. This decision affects murder convictions where witness sobriety was questioned.
- A murder conviction and 25-year prison sentence were upheld.
- The case involved an appeal by a man convicted of murder following an incident at a Machakos club.
- The court determined that witness intoxication is a factor to be weighed, not disregarded, depending on circumstances like lighting and familiarity.
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