Paul Nyariacha Nyaundi v Republic [2018] KEHC 1561 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1561
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1561 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 November 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the original conviction and sentenceCoramR.E. Ougo
Holding
The sentence is reduced from 15 years to 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, but was acquitted on the main charge and convicted to 15 years imprisonment on the alternative charge.
Issues
- Reduction of sentence from 15 years to 10 years
- Application of the Sexual Offences Act
Reasoning
The trial court considered the appellant's mitigation and the age of the complainant. The judge exercised his discretion to reduce the sentence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Sentence reduced to 10 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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