Tarus v Republic (Criminal Appeal 37 of 2018) [2023] KECA 32 (KLR) (26 January 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 32
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 32 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for delement of a childCoramF. Sichale, L. Achode, W. Korir
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld, but the sentence is reduced from life imprisonment to 30 years
Facts
The appellant, Michael Kipkemoi Tarus, was accused of delement (sexual abuse) of a 5-year-old girl, FJ, in September 2014. The prosecution presented 8 witnesses, including the victim and her mother, while the appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the charge was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the evidence of the appellant was disregarded by the trial court
- Whether the burden of proof was shifted from the prosecution to the appellant
- Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence supported the prosecution's case and that the appellant's defense was not credible. The court also noted that the mandatory life sentence under the Sexual Offences Act was inappropriate.
Outcome
Appeal allowed only on sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- S vs. Toms (1990) 2 SA 802 (A)
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