D S B v Republic [2014] KEHC 7895 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7895
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7895 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 April 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the evidence supports the prosecution's case and there were no procedural irregularities.
Facts
The appellant attempted to cause his penis to penetrate the vagina of his 14-year-old daughter on August 17, 2009. The prosecution alleged that this was not the first time the appellant had sexually assaulted his daughter.
Issues
- Defectiveness of the charge sheet
- Procedural irregularities during the trial
- Credibility of the appellant's defense
Reasoning
The court found no basis for the charge sheet to be fundamentally flawed. The trial was conducted fairly, and the evidence supported the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (2)
- Yongo v Republic
- Benard Elirema Ekimat v Republic
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