Tom Ngeywa Wasabule v Republic [2020] KEHC 4715 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4715
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4715 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. Bwonwong’a, S. N. Riechi
Holding
The trial court erred in convicting and sentencing the appellant on a charge of attempted defilement. The conviction and sentence are hereby quashed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement, but the prosecution did not amend the charge sheet to charge defilement. The trial court found the offence of attempted defilement not proved.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant on a charge of attempted defilement.
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the appellant on a charge of attempted defilement.
- Whether the trial court erred in failing to order a re-trial of the appellant on a charge of defilement.
Reasoning
The prosecution did not amend the charge sheet to charge defilement, and the trial court found the offence of attempted defilement not proved. The trial court lacked jurisdiction to convict and sentence the appellant on a charge of attempted defilement.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed.
Orders
- The conviction and sentence are quashed.
- The appellant is hereby ordered released unless he is otherwise held on other lawful warrants.
Remedies
- Re-trial of the appellant on a charge of defilement is not ordered due to the appellant's long custody and the trial proceeding's regularity.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75) Laws of Kenya
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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