Tariasi Nyangaresi v Republic [2016] KEHC 4882 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4882
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4882 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHON. W. A. OKWANY
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is convicted of committing an indecent act with a child and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with committing an indecent act with a child, and was convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The appellant appealed on several grounds.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant of indecent act with a child
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the appellant to 15 years imprisonment
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was full proof and proved beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant was caught in the act of committing an indecent act with a child.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Collins Akoyo Okemba & 2 others vs Republic [2014] eKLR
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