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W O O v Republic [2018] KEHC 6884 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 6884 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6884
Citation
[2018] KEHC 6884 (KLR)
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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. The complainant testified that the appellant met her at a trading center and seduced her into a love relationship, leading to the incident on January 16, 2017.

Issues

  1. Whether the conviction and sentence for defilement and indecent act with a child are supported by evidence
  2. Whether the trial court erred in admitting evidence

Reasoning

The prosecution's evidence supported 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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