Republic of the Marshall Islands v Kelibar [2005] MHHC 3; Criminal Case 2005-004 (30 May 2005)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

Criminal Case 2005-004

REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

v

KIMO KELIBAR
(DEFENDANT)

Appearances: Assistant Attorney General Whitlam Togame counsel for the Republic
Elsie Hudson for Defendant

SENTENCING

With respect to Alleged Defendant Kimo Kelibar this matter came before the Court on Tuesday March 30 2005 at 9.00 am, for sentencing. Defendant was charged with escape, malicious mischief and obstructing justice.

Defendant was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder and was serving a 15 year prison term in Majuro jail, the balance of the term having been suspended.

As these events occurred prior to the sentencing of the Defendant it appears inappropriate to use them as a violation of conditions on his suspended sentence, therefore the Defendant is sentenced to 3 months jail to be served at the expiration of his fifteen year jail term.

Dated May 30, 2005

Richard Hickson
Associate Justice