Elijah Anyango Ogada v Republic [2012] KEHC 2258 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2258
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2258 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramH. K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the appellant is ordered to be released with an adequate punishment meted out.
Facts
The appellant was charged with committing an indecent act with an adult, and the complainant testified that the appellant touched her breasts and buttocks against her will.
Issues
- Excessive sentence
- Prosecution's evidence
- Burden of proof
- First offender status
Reasoning
The court finds the sentence to be excessive and dismisses the appeal, but orders the appellant to be released with an adequate punishment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, appellant released
Orders
- Appellant released
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act Number 3 of 2006
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