Pius Otieno Owuor v Republic [2016] KEHC 3803 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3803
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3803 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 July 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, conviction and sentence upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child aged 16 years. He was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Age assessment test not conducted
- Defilement not proven
- Investigating officer's statement made after the case
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the necessary ingredients of the offence, including age and lack of consent. The court also found that the trial court did not err in convicting the Appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Isaac Nyoro Kimata & Another V R CRA No. 187 of 2009 (NRB)
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