Baron v Republic (Criminal Appeal 3 of 2018) [2022] KECA 21 (KLR) (21 January 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 21
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 21 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramS. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA, P. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with delement and indecent assault of a female under the age of 11 years. The complainant testified that the Appellant forcibly entered her vagina.
Issues
- The High Court's decision to uphold the Appellant's conviction and sentence
- The Appellant's claim that the charge was defective and contradictory evidence was presented
- The Appellant's claim that the prosecution failed to prove the age of the complainant beyond reasonable doubt
- The Appellant's claim that his defence was not considered
Reasoning
The Court found no merit in the appeal and dismissed it, noting that the Appellant did not have notice of the possibility of enhancement of his sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- JJW vs Republic [2013] eKLR
- section 354(3) (ii) and (iii) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- section 361(1)(b) and (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
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