From the first phone call to judgment, a criminal case follows a defined path. Understanding the stages helps an accused person and their family make calmer, better-informed decisions at each one. What are the stages of a criminal case in Kenya? Investigation , police record statements, collect evidence, and may conduct searches or request records. … Read more
A knock at the door, officers producing authority, rooms being walked through , searches of private premises are among the more unsettling encounters with the criminal justice system. Kenyan law permits searches, but it regulates how they are carried out, and knowing the framework helps a person respond lawfully and calmly while preserving their position. … Read more
A first appearance in court moves quickly, and many accused persons later say they did not fully understand what was happening. Knowing the sequence in advance makes the occasion less intimidating and helps you make sound decisions on the day. What happens when a charge is read to you? The charge is read out and … Read more
When someone is detained, the first question families ask is how to have them home while the case continues. The answer depends on the stage the case has reached, and the words used , police bail, court bail, bond , mean different things. What is police bail? Police bail arises before a charge is taken … Read more
An arrest is disorienting even for people who have done nothing wrong. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 gives every arrested person specific rights, and knowing them helps you protect yourself and the people who will come looking for you. What rights do you have when arrested in Kenya? Article 49 of the Constitution sets out … Read more
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