R K v Republic [2014] KEHC 5146 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5146
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5146 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and the appellant was convicted of incest and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with incest and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant defiled his two daughters, S A and S B, on July 30, 2010.
Issues
- Defects in the charge sheet
- Proving the particulars of the charge
- Establishing the paternity and age of the complainants
- Burden of proof
- Defence evidence and adequacy of time to defend
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the charges, and the appellant's age and paternity were established. The court upheld the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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