Nicholas Mbuvi Muthui v Republic [2015] KEHC 735 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 735
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 735 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and possession of cannabis. He pleaded guilty to possession and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Equivocal plea
- Age of the complainant
- Proof of age
- Sentencing
Reasoning
The plea was unequivocal. The age of the complainant was established. The facts established the offence of defilement. The sentence was lawful.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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