M O O v Republic [2018] KEHC 3166 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3166
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3166 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the original conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. MAJANJA
Holding
Affirming the conviction and sentence, the court finds that the prosecution proved the offence and the appellant's alibi was not credible.
Facts
The appellant, M O O, was charged with defilement of a girl under 14 years old. The prosecution presented testimony from the victim and her mother, as well as medical evidence and the birth certificate of the victim.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was provided with witness statements
- Whether the prosecution proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the trial court erred in not commenting on the child's testimony
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the offence, including the victim's testimony, corroborative evidence, and medical findings. The court also found that the appellant's alibi was not credible.
Outcome
Affirming the conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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