Maurice Otieno Oduor v Republic [2015] KECA 786 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 786
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 786 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramE. M. Githinji, P. M. Mwilu, K. M'Inoti
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as devoid of merit.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, and was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed, alleging breaches of the 2010 Constitution and procedural defects.
Issues
- Constitutional breaches
- Failure to call arresting officer as witness
- Defective charge sheet
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of constitutional breaches, and the failure to call the arresting officer's testimony was not prejudicial. The charge sheet was adequate, and there was overwhelming evidence of the offences.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Boniface Kamande & 2 others v Republic [2010]eKLR
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