DBM v Republic [2018] KEHC 402 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 402
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 402 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramHon. L. K. Sindani RM
Holding
The court found the evidence sufficient to convict the Appellant on the largely uncorroborated evidence of a complainant minor.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with defilement and incest, and the complainant testified that her stepfather defiled her on January 18-20, 2016.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence of 20 years was proper
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and corroborated by her sister, and concluded that the evidence was sufficient to convict.
Outcome
Affirmed
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