W O O v Republic [2018] KEHC 6884 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6884
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6884 (KLR)
AI Summary
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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
- Whether the conviction and sentence for defilement and indecent act with a child are supported by evidence
- 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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