Republic v Erick Ochieng Omondi [2017] KEHC 5784 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5784
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5784 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramD.S. Majanja
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder
Facts
The accused, Erick Ochieng Omondi, allegedly attacked his father, Samuel Omondi Ster, with a jembe on May 27, 2011, resulting in the father's death. The prosecution presented testimony from the accused's mother and brother, while the accused denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed the murder
- Whether the prosecution met the burden of proof
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence credible and the accused's testimony inconsistent. The assault was severe, consistent with malice aforethought.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Chapter 75 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (2)
- Choge v Republic (1985) KLR 1
- Rex v Tubere s/o Ochen (1945) 12 EACA 63
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