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Peter Maina Choi v Republic [2016] KEHC 2305 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2305 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2305
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2305 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJustice Mary Kasango
Holding

The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The sentence is upheld.

Facts

The appellant, Peter Maina Choi, was charged with attempted defilement of a 8-year-old girl, A.W., who testified that the appellant defiled her in the kitchen. The appellant's mother and a doctor confirmed the incident.

Issues

  1. The prosecution failed to prove the appellant's identification.
  2. The appellant was not examined by a doctor.
  3. The appellant's defense was not considered by the trial court.

Reasoning

The prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's defense was rejected. The court found no merit in the appeal.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Sexual Offences Act
  • Evidence Act
Cases cited (3)
  • FAPPYTON MUTUKU NGUI vs REPUBLIC (2014) eKLR
  • AML vs REPUBLIC (2012) eKLR
  • KASSIM ALI vs REPUBLIC Cr. App. No. 84 of 2005 (Mombasa)
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