REPUBLIC v SOLOMON MUTUKU MATIVO (Criminal Case 77 of 2007) [2012] KEHC 2002 (KLR) (28 September 2012) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2002
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2002 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2012
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TypeCriminal CasePostureProsecution has closed its case, Judge is determining if a prima facie case has been established.CoramASIKE - MAKHANDIA
Holding
The accused has a case to answer and is reminded of his statutory rights.
Facts
The prosecution has presented evidence against Solomon Mutuku Mativo, and the defense has not yet made a statement.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused to warrant him being placed on his defense.
- The accused's rights under section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Reasoning
The prosecution has effectively discharged the burden of making out a prima facie case against the accused.
Outcome
The accused has a case to answer.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Ramanlal T. Bhatt Vs. R. (1957) E.A. 332
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