Dennis Mwangi Mbuthia v Republic [2018] KEHC 6799 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6799
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6799 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, and was convicted and sentenced by the Principal Magistrate. The complainant testified that the appellant offered to take her to school in a motorcycle ride.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence for defilement and indecent act with a child are supported by evidence
- Whether the trial court erred in admitting the complainant's testimony
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction and the trial court's decision was not erroneous.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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