C K K v Republic [2016] KEHC 1986 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1986
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1986 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence imposed by a Chief MagistrateCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The appeal is upheld and the sentence is set aside
Facts
The Appellant was charged with attempted incest and an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Irregularity in the recording of the plea
- Validity of the sentence imposed
Reasoning
The plea was not properly recorded as required by law
Outcome
Sentence set aside
Orders
- Sentence of 10 years imprisonment set aside
Remedies
- Reconsideration of sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Adan vs Republic (1973) EA 445
Cases cited (1)
- Adan vs Republic (1973) EA 445
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