Emmanuel Omara Jillo v Republic [2017] KECA 47 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 47
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 47 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the conviction and sentence affirmed by the High CourtCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, M. K. KOOME
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a child under 11 years and an alternative charge of indecent act with a child. The prosecution relied on the testimony of 4 witnesses, including the victim Z.C.K., her mother D.M.K., and a police officer. The victim testified that the appellant committed sexual acts with her on three occasions.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence should be overturned due to alleged errors in the trial process or findings of fact
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court's findings of fact were not plainly wrong and that the evidence supported the conviction. The court also noted that the appellant's appeal did not present any justifiable reasons to interfere with the concurrent findings of fact.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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