M S v Republic [2017] KEHC 2241 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2241
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2241 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant, M S, was convicted of incest with a child aged 5 years, and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Validity of the plea of guilty
- Legal basis for the sentence
Reasoning
The court found no reason to interfere with the conviction and sentence, as the plea of guilty was not equivocal and the sentence falls under the proviso of the Sexual Offences Act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- OKENO vs. REPUBLIC [1972] EA 32
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