Richard Felix v Republic [2017] KEHC 2545 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2545
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2545 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramS. M. GITHINJI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentences are quashed, and the appellant is released.
Facts
The appellant Richard Felix was charged with Defilement and Indecent Act with a child, and Assault causing actual bodily harm. The complainant, N.A., a 17-year-old girl, alleged that the appellant forced himself on her and assaulted her.
Issues
- Reliability of the prosecution case
- Proper weighing of evidence by the trial magistrate
Reasoning
The prosecution case is unreliable due to inconsistencies and gaps, and the trial magistrate erred in not thoroughly examining the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentences quashed
Orders
- Conviction and sentences quashed
- Appellant released
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act number 3 of 2006
- Penal Code
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