Lemayian Tom v Republic [2015] KEHC 929 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 929
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 929 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal on sentence onlyCoramB. Thurana Jaden
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence of ten years imprisonment is within the law and the hands of the court are tied.
Facts
The Appellant, Lemayian Tom, was charged with rape and indecent act with an adult. The complainant, M L, was 21 years old and reported that the Appellant seduced her, overpowered her, and had sex with her.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of ten years imprisonment is appropriate given the law and the circumstances of the case.
- Whether the Appellant's plea of guilty and the trial court's procedures were valid.
Reasoning
The law provides for a minimum sentence of ten years for rape, and the hands of the court are tied due to this provision. The Appellant pleaded guilty and the trial court complied with the procedures.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2001
Cases cited (1)
- Adan Vs Republic (1973) EA 445
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