STANLEY MAINA vs REPUBLIC [2001] KEHC 314 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 314
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 314 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramJ. KHAMINWA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The complainant reported that the appellant tried to remove her underwear while she was asleep, and in the process, the appellant hit her with a stool. The appellant was convicted of attempted rape and assault.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for attempted rape
- Conviction and sentence for assault
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was firm and consistent, and the appellant's silence was not challenged. The trial magistrate's conviction was sound. The sentence was not harsh or excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Abdalla Bin Wando &Another vs. R. EACA 166
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