Paul Odhiambo Mbola v Republic [2014] KECA 8 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 8
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 8 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramD. K. MARAGA, JUDGE OF APPEAL F. AZANGALALA, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The appellant was properly convicted as there was overwhelming evidence proving the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Odhiambo Mbola, was charged with defilement of a 11-year-old girl, L N K, by the Chief Magistrates' Court, Kisumu. The appellant was convicted and appealed to the High Court of Kenya, Kisumu, which dismissed the appeal.
Issues
- Complainant's age at the time of the incident
- Prosecution's evidence
- Appellant's age at the time of the incident
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's age to be 11 years old, as supported by her testimony, her mother's statement, and a birth certificate. The court dismissed the appeal as there was no substantial injustice.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Thmaini Maasai Mwanya v Republic (Mombasa) Criminal Appeal No. 364 of 2010
- Childrens' Act
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