Maxwel Kiplangat v Republic [2015] KEHC 499 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 499
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 499 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for DefilementCoramMAUREEN A. ODERO
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The charge of defilement is proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellant was charged with Defilement of a child aged 4 years, and Indecent Act With a Child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant committed these acts on various dates between July 4 and July 20, 2012, in Njoro District, Rift Valley Province. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Right to be represented by an advocate of choice
- Alibi defense
- Identification of the appellant as the perpetrator
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's case overwhelming and the identification of the appellant as the perpetrator clear and reliable. The alibi defense was rejected as a fabrication.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act 2006
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