Joseph Hawkins Obala Agutu v Republic [2013] KEHC 285 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 285
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 285 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramS. Okongo
Holding
The appeal is successful on the grounds of defective charge sheet and alternative charge of indecent assault.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent assault against a 15-year-old girl. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Issues
- Defectiveness of the charge sheet
- Defectiveness of the alternative charge of indecent assault
Reasoning
The charge sheet was defective as it charged the appellant with a non-existent offence under section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, and the alternative charge of indecent assault was also defective.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed and set aside.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and sentence
Remedies
- Release the appellant unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Jon Cardon Wagner vs. Republic, Criminal Appeal No. 404 of 2007
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