Charles Owanga v Republic [2017] KEHC 435 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 435
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 435 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramNzioka
Holding
The conviction for defilement is quashed, and the appellant is convicted of attempted defilement. The sentence is set aside and the appellant is sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement of a child and indecent act with a child. The complainant testified that the appellant molested her on two occasions.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly convicted of attempted defilement instead of defilement
- Whether the appellant's conviction for defilement was in accordance with the law
Reasoning
The evidence was sufficient to prove attempted defilement, but not defilement. Convicting the appellant of defilement was a miscarriage of justice.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, conviction for defilement quashed, conviction for attempted defilement upheld, sentence set aside.
Orders
- Conviction for defilement quashed
- Conviction for attempted defilement upheld
- Sentence set aside
Remedies
- Conviction for attempted defilement upheld
- Sentence of 12 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- DAVID JEFWA KALU – Vs REPUBLIC [2007]eKLR
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