Titus Nzioka v Republic [2017] KEHC 3835 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3835
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3835 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilementCoramD. K. KEMEI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and a retrial is ordered.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and an alternative charge of indecent act with a child. He pleaded guilty to both charges.
Issues
- Whether the plea of guilty was unequivocal
- Whether a retrial should be ordered
Reasoning
The plea of guilty was not properly conducted, and the interest of justice tilts in favor of a retrial.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, retrial ordered
Orders
- Quash the conviction and sentence
- Order for a retrial in this case
Remedies
- Quash the conviction and sentence
- Order for a retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- ADAN v. Republic (1973) EA 445
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