Paul Nyaanga v Republic [2017] KEHC 3622 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3622
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3622 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 August 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH. ONG'UDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant's sentence is not reduced, and an alternative non-custodial sentence is not given.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The appellant was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Trial magistrate's consideration of prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt
- Exclusion of prosecution exhibits
- Trial magistrate's reliance on unexamined accused person's evidence
- Existence of a grudge between the mother of the complainant and the accused
- Conviction based on contradictions
Reasoning
The court finds no merit in the appellant's grounds of appeal and upholds the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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