John Njiche Karanja v Republic [2017] KEHC 9527 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9527
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9527 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramG.W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, but the 5 months and 23 days in remand are credited to the Appellant's sentence.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of defilement and indecent act against a 15-year-old girl, E.W., in April 2010. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence was manifestly harsh and excessive
- Whether the court had discretion to reduce the sentence
Reasoning
The mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years under Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act cannot be upset. The Appellant's 5 months in remand are credited to his sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- 5 months and 23 days in remand credited to the Appellant's sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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