Silvanus Lumasia v Republic [2016] KEHC 2289 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2289
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2289 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, E.A., was 17 years old at the time of the alleged offenses. She testified that she was 18 years old at the time of the trial.
Issues
- Was the age of the complainant proved?
- Did the trial court fall into error by not conducting a voir dire examination in respect of PW1?
- Whether there was failure of justice when crucial prosecution witnesses were not called.
Reasoning
The court found that the age of the complainant was proved and that the trial court did not fall into error by not conducting a voir dire examination. The failure to call crucial prosecution witnesses was not a failure of justice.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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