CM v Republic [2020] KECA 758 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 758
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 758 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court judgmentCoramD.K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The life imprisonment sentence imposed on the appellant is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, CM, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- The learned judge erred in law in failing to find that the charge was not proved since penetration was not proved.
- The learned judge failed to appreciate that the arresting officers were not called to testify.
- The learned judge erred in failing to find that the prosecution did not prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- The learned judge failed to appreciate that the sentence was harsh and excessive.
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the elements of the charges, and the sentence was not harsh or excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic [2017] eKLR
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