Michael Mugo Musyoka v Republic [2015] KECA 955 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 955
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 955 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 February 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, MARTHA KOOME, J. OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged the appellant had indecently touched the child, but the trial court found no evidence of penetration.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the trial court's findings of fact were supported by evidence.
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt, and the trial court's findings were not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
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