Jarson Onduso Oyuko v Republic [2014] KECA 402 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 402
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 402 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KisumuCoramJ.W. ONYANGO OTIENO, F. AZANGALALA, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the conviction for attempted defilement was correctly entered and the appellant had the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a child, but the trial court found him guilty of attempted defilement due to insufficient evidence for the main charge.
Issues
- Conviction for attempted defilement despite not pleading to the charge
- Proper investigation of the case
- Admissibility of torn clothes as exhibits
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's conviction for attempted defilement was correct as the main charge was not proved. The appellant had the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and was not prejudiced.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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