ONESMUS KYUMWA KIMULI v REPUBLIC [2013] KEHC 3201 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3201
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 3201 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramB. Thuranira Jaden
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is corrected to Kshs.10,000/= in default for three months imprisonment.
Facts
On December 25, 2004, the Appellant assaulted Mutuku Maweu, causing actual bodily harm. The complainant reported the incident to the police and received medical treatment.
Issues
- Compliance with section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Lack of compliance with section 200(3)
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was corroborated by the complainant's testimony and medical evidence. The Appellant's denial was not supported by evidence, and the lack of compliance with section 200(3) was not prejudicial.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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