RASHID OYOO V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 5227 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5227
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5227 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH. K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is ordered to be released unless lawfully held. If the appellant had paid any fine, it should be refunded.
Facts
The appellant was charged with operating pornography and causing public nuisance. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay Kshs. 500,000 in default for five years imprisonment and Kshs. 1,000 in default for fourteen days imprisonment.
Issues
- The prosecution failed to prove that the offence was committed in the presence of a child.
- There was no production of exhibits by the prosecution.
Reasoning
The prosecution did not prove that the offence was committed in the presence of a child, and there was no production of exhibits by the prosecution.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Order the release of the appellant unless lawfully held.
- If the appellant had paid any fine, it should be refunded.
Remedies
- Release of the appellant unless lawfully held.
- Refund of any fine paid by the appellant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- MCK General Nuisances by laws 2008
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