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Nicholas Mbuvi Muthui v Republic [2015] KEHC 735 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 735 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Equivocal plea
  2. Age of the complainant
  3. Proof of age
  4. 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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