Wanjala v Republic (Criminal Appeal 155 of 2018) [2023] KECA 342 (KLR) (24 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 342
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 342 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for delement of a childCoramF. Sichahe, L. Achode, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as there is no merit in the grounds of appeal and the sentence imposed by the trial court was not enhanced as required by law.
Facts
The appellant, Boniface Wanjala, was charged with delement of a child LN, aged 11, on multiple occasions between July 30, 2009 and August 6, 2009. The prosecution presented evidence of the appellant's sexual assault and the hospital findings confirmed the victim's injuries.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was denied his right to be brought before court within 24 hours after arrest
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was in accordance with the law
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was not denied his right to be brought before court within 24 hours after arrest and that the sentence imposed was not enhanced as required by law. The court also noted that the statutory sentence for delement of a child below 11 years is life imprisonment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- J.J.W. v Republic (2013) eKLR
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