REPUBLIC V SALIM ABDALLAH MACHIMBOJA [2012] KEHC 5814 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5814
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5814 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 September 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The accused is ordered to give his defence to the charge in compliance with Section 306(2) of the criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder and entered a plea of not guilty. The prosecution presented ten witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution is sufficient to establish a prima facie case.
- Whether the accused has the right to defend himself in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.
Reasoning
The judge found that a prima facie case has been made out by the prosecution and directed the accused to give his defence.
Outcome
The accused is ordered to give his defence.
Orders
- The accused shall give his defence to the charge in compliance with Section 306(2) of the criminal Procedure Code.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
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