Jumaa Abdalla v Republic [2018] KEHC 4756 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4756
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4756 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilement and failure to registerCoramHon. D.W. Nyambu, SPM
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant's plea taking procedure was not defective, and the sentence imposed is not subject to variation.
Facts
The appellant was convicted for defilement and failing to register as a person above 18 years. The appellant pleaded guilty to the latter charge and was sentenced to pay a fine and serve 3 months in prison.
Issues
- Fair hearing
- Variation of sentence
- Establishment of penetration
- Establishment of victim's age
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and found no failure of justice. The appellant's plea taking was not defective, and the sentence imposed is not subject to variation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Registration of Persons Act, Cap 107 LRA
Cases cited (1)
- Simiyu vs. Republic (2005) 1 KLR p.192
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