R.M.N v Republic [2012] KEHC 80 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 80
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 80 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH.I. ONG’UDI J U D G E
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is convicted of indecent act with a child and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, TM, a 12-year-old girl, reported that the appellant, R.M.N, touched her private parts under her bed on March 21, 2008.
Issues
- The learned trial Magistrate's reliance on the evidence of identification
- The learned trial Magistrate's acceptance of contradictory evidence
- The learned trial Magistrate's rejection of the appellant's defence
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant of indecent act with a child. The court also found that the trial Magistrate's decision was not flawed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- NGUI VS REPUBLIC [1984] KLR 729
- SIMIYU & ANOTHER VS REPUBLIC 1 KLR
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