D O A v Republic (Criminal Appeal 151 of 2011) [2014] KEHC 8176 (KLR) (Crim) (10 July 2014) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8176
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8176 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA.MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The learned trial magistrate was meticulous in handling the case and the evidence adduced was sufficient to found a conviction. The sentence is mandatory and this court cannot interfere with it.
Facts
The appellant D O A was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, aged 8, and his brother, aged 6, reported that the appellant, aged 17, sodomized the complainant in a river.
Issues
- whether the trial magistrate failed to comply with Section 207 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- whether the evidence was full of inconsistencies and contradictions
- whether the case was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- whether the appellant's defence was given any consideration
- whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The evidence corroborated the complainant's testimony, and the appellant's defence was considered. The trial magistrate's decision was not flawed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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