Patrick Ngala Mutinda v Republic [2014] KEHC 6791 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6791
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6791 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramB. Thuranira Jaden
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, a 9-year-old girl, testified that the Appellant attempted to have sex with her in a corridor, but was interrupted by a neighbor.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution was conducted by an unqualified police prosecutor
- Whether the prosecution case was proved beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction and the sentence was within the law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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