Mjela Nyotamatandi v Republic [2017] KEHC 49 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 49
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 49 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence on plea of guiltyCoramASENATH ONGERI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed for want of merit. The conviction and sentence are confirmed.
Facts
The appellant pleaded guilty to defilement of a 17-year-old girl in Likoni, Mombasa County. The prosecution alleged the appellant lured the girl to his house and had sexual intercourse with her.
Issues
- Conviction on plea of guilty
- Legality of sentence
Reasoning
The court found the plea unequivocal and the sentence lawful, thus dismissing the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (3)
- Edwin v Republic (2015) eKLR
- ADAN v Republic (1973) EA, 443
- Ole! v Republic (1989) KLR 444
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