JNO v Republic [2020] KECA 854 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 854
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 854 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence by the High Court of Kenya at MachakosCoramR. N. Nambuye, W. Karanja, F. Sichahe
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as there is no merit in it.
Facts
The appellant was charged with two counts of defilement and two counts of indecent acts with a child, involving a 11-year-old girl named SK. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in failing to specify the sentence for each count of the charges.
- Whether the appellant's appeal was properly dismissed without cross-appeal by the State.
Reasoning
The trial court failed to specify the sentence for each count, but as there was no cross-appeal by the State, the matter shall lie.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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