Benson Ongaro Barasa v Republic [2017] KEHC 3612 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3612
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3612 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 August 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilement of a childCoramH. Ong'udi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a child and an indecent act with a child. He was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Lack of DNA analysis results
- Insufficient evidence of penetration
- Inadequate age documentation
- Absence of crucial witnesses
- Mentally challenged witness testimony
- Defective charge sheet
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's grounds of appeal were not well-founded and that the evidence supported the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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