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Jared Omondi Odipo v Republic [2020] KEHC 1756 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 1756 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1756
Citation
[2020] KEHC 1756 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramRICHARD MWONGO
Holding

The appeal is dismissed on all grounds, and the accused is entitled to a hearing on sentencing.

Facts

The accused was convicted of defilement on June 21, 2015, at [Particulars Withheld] Estate in Gilgil District, Nakuru County. The prosecution called 4 witnesses, while the accused gave an unsworn statement.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution proved the ingredients of the offence of defilement
  2. Whether the trial court properly considered the accused's defense

Reasoning

The court found no merit in the accused's grounds of appeal and dismissed the appeal.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentencing hearing to be held before the trial court
  • Probation officer's and Prisons authorities' reports to be submitted within 90 days

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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