Peter Maina Mwangi v Republic [2014] KEHC 5019 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5019
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5019 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 January 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The court convicted the appellant of the alternative count of indecent act with a child and sentenced him to 10 years in prison.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant committed an act of penetration with a child aged 16 years and an indecent act with the child by touching her private parts.
Issues
- Defect in the particulars of the charge sheet
- Burden of proof
- Prosecution's case not proved beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the alternative count of indecent act with a child beyond reasonable doubt. The court dismissed the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
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