KIPKURUI KIPKEMOI v REPUBLIC [2010] KEHC 1635 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1635
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 1635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2010
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. K. MARAGA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the minimum sentence for attempted defilement of a child is ten years, and the appellant's reform does not justify a reduction.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of attempted defilement and indecent assault of a girl under 16 years, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment.
Issues
- Minimum sentence for attempted defilement of a child
- Reduction of sentence based on reform
Reasoning
The appellant has reformed but the law requires a minimum sentence of ten years for attempted defilement of a child, which the trial magistrate imposed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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