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Luka Ruvisha Amagoya v Republic [2015] KEHC 3682 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 3682 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3682
Citation
[2015] KEHC 3682 (KLR)
Decided
23 July 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding

The conviction and sentence are affirmed. The appeal is dismissed.

Facts

The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant testified that she was taken to the appellant's house by him and had sex with him. The appellant was arrested by the Assistant Chief and taken to the police station.

Issues

  1. Whether the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant
  2. Whether the sentence was lawful and appropriate

Reasoning

The court found the evidence sufficient to convict the appellant and the sentence was lawful.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • The conviction and sentence are affirmed
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