G O O v Republic [2017] KEHC 4077 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4077
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4077 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ.A. Makaau
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction is quashed and the Appellant is sent back to the Senior Resident Magistrate's Court for plea on the same charges.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with Defilement and Indecent Act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2016. The Appellant was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether a retrial would cause injustice or prejudice the Appellant.
- Whether it would give the Prosecution an opportunity to fill gaps in its evidence.
- Whether a conviction could result from the admissible or potentially admissible evidence.
Reasoning
The court considered the Prosecution's evidence and concluded that a conviction may result. The court also found that a retrial would not cause injustice or prejudice the Appellant.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed
Orders
- Sentenced to be sent back to Senior Resident Magistrate's Court for plea on the same charges.
- Remanded in custody pending plea taking.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2016
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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