Victor Mike Ratemo v Republic [2018] KEHC 2284 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2284
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2284 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilementCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed and the conviction and sentence are upheld. The sentence imposed is the minimum provided under the law and is lawful.
Facts
Victor Mike Ratemo was charged with defilement and an alternative count of indecent act with a child. The appellant was alleged to have had sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old girl, S M M, on various dates in May 2015.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and facts by passing judgement and sentence against the weight of the evidence.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and facts by passing judgement in total disregard of the appellant's case.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and facts by passing judgement without giving reasons.
Reasoning
The court found no variance between the charge sheet and the evidence, and the complainant's testimony was deemed credible. The court dismissed the appeal as there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction and sentence upheld
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Mohamed v. Republic (2006) 2 KLR 138
- Geoffrey Kioji v. Republic (2010) Nyeri Criminal Appeal No. 270
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