P L v Republic [2015] KEHC 1274 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1274
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1274 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHON. W. OKWANY
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the evidence was overwhelming and the Appellant was not entitled to legal representation under Article 50 of the Constitution.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with Defilement of a girl contrary to Section 8(1) & 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006, and Indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Lack of evidence to support conviction
- Language used during trial
- Suspect medical evidence
- Inadequate legal representation
- Identification of the Appellant by the complainant
Reasoning
The court found the evidence to be overwhelming and the Appellant was not entitled to legal representation under Article 50 of the Constitution due to the nature of the offence and the Appellant's financial status.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
Cases cited (2)
- KARISA CHENGO, JEFFERSON KALAMA KENGHA & ITSAO CHARO NGATI vs REPUBLIC [2015] KLR
- DAVID MACHARIA NJOROGE vs REPUBLIC [2011] eKLR
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