EOO v Republic [2020] KEHC 3699 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3699
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3699 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramNorth
Holding
The court upheld the conviction and sentence for defilement.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 9-year-old girl, JAA, on May 3, 2017. The prosecution's witnesses, including the complainant and her mother, testified that the appellant had sexual intercourse with JAA. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Was the complainant defiled?
- Who defiled the complainant?
- What was the age of the complainant at the time of defilement?
- Is the accused guilty of the offence he is charged with?
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court also found the complainant's testimony consistent and credible.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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