PETER MWANGI KIGOTHO V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 680 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 680
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 680 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM.J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The declaration of dangerous sexual offender is set aside. The sentence of fifteen years is reduced to ten years.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant sexually assaulted a five-year-old child named E M on the night of 15th–16th July 2010.
Issues
- Declaration of dangerous sexual offender
- Enhancement of sentence
Reasoning
The court found no material to declare the appellant a dangerous sexual offender and no aggravating circumstances to enhance the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Declaration of dangerous sexual offender set aside
- Sentence reduced to ten years
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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