SAMUEL OTIENO GINDA V REPUBLIC [2013] KEHC 3734 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3734
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 3734 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH NEKOYE SITATI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed on both conviction and sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Otieno Ginda, was charged with attempted defilement and indecent assault. He pleaded guilty after hearing the testimonies of 4 prosecution witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's plea of guilty was unequivocal
- Whether the appellant's constitutional rights were violated
- Whether the sentence imposed was inordinately harsh or based on wrong principles
Reasoning
The court found the plea of guilty was unequivocal and the appellant knew exactly what he was pleading guilty to. The court also found no violation of constitutional rights and the sentence was not inordinately harsh.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- R/A within 14 days
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno –vs- Republic [1972] EA 32
- Adan –vs- Republic [1973] EA 445
- Diego –vs- Republic [1985] KLR 621
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