Erick Otieno Anyona v Republic [2018] KEHC 3340 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3340
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3340 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding
The plea was unequivocal and the sentence lawful, the appeal is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The appellant Erick Otieno Anyona was charged with defilement and an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child. He admitted the charges and pleaded guilty.
Issues
- whether the plea was unequivocal
- whether the facts proved the ingredients of the charge
Reasoning
The court found the plea unequivocal as the facts and evidence demonstrated the age of the complainant, penetration, and that the appellant was the assailant. The age assessment report supported the complainant's age as 13 years old.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of 20 years imprisonment upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Adan -vs- Republic (1973) EA 445
- Kariuki -vs- Republic (1954) KLR 809
- Dishon Malesia vs Republic (2014) eKLR
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