Robert Chepkwony v State [2017] KEHC 236 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 236
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 236 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 December 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. Bwonwonga
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed. The appellant is set free.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement, but the complainant did not identify him. The medical evidence exonerated the appellant.
Issues
- Unsworn testimony of a child witness
- Lack of cross examination
- Medical evidence not considered
Reasoning
The court found that the complainant did not identify the appellant due to lack of cross examination and unsworn testimony. The medical evidence exonerated the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence quashed
- Appellant set free
Remedies
- Quashed conviction and sentence
- Set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Oaths and Declarations Act [Cap. 150] Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Kinyua v. R. (2002) 1KLR 256
- Opicho v. R, (2009) KLR 369
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