Julius Linus v State [2014] KEHC 3572 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3572
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3572 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 July 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilementCoramR. P. V. WENDOH
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the sentence is set aside, and a probation officer's report is called for.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act against a 11-year-old child. The trial court convicted him and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in not assessing the appellant's age
- Whether the sentence imposed is too lenient given the seriousness of the offence
Reasoning
The trial court erred in not assessing the appellant's age, which was 17 at the time of the offence. The court was advised that the appellant was above 19 years old in 2012, and should have been dealt with under the Children's Act.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, the sentence is set aside, and a probation officer's report is called for.
Orders
- Set aside the trial court's sentence
- Call for a probation officer's report
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Children's Act
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