PMW v Republic (Criminal Appeal 44 of 2016) [2024] KECA 759 (KLR) (21 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 759
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 759 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of life imprisonmentCoramF. Sichale, F. Ochieng, W. Korir
Holding
The conviction for incest is set aside and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, PMW, was charged with incest and indecent act with a child. The prosecution called 5 witnesses, while the appellant gave a sworn statement and called no witnesses. The trial court found the appellant guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Circumstantial evidence
- Medical evidence
- Contradictions in evidence
Reasoning
The circumstantial evidence did not unerringly point towards the guilt of the appellant, and there were co-existing circumstances that weakened the inference of guilt. The medical evidence was marred with contradictions.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction set aside, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Set aside conviction for incest
- Order appellant set at liberty
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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