Erick Wanyonyi Henry v Republic [2014] KEHC 2579 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2579
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2579 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ.R. KARANJA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 16-year-old girl, L W, in Trans Nzoia County. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was the person responsible for the defilement and the complainant's pregnancy
- Whether the prosecution established the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's evidence credible and relied on it to convict the appellant. The prosecution established the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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