Japheth Samson Aram v Republic [2020] KEHC 5426 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5426
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5426 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 May 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence by Hon. S. Ouko Resident MagistrateCoramA. C. Mrima, Goldstone, My Lordship Goldstone, Nyakundi, RON
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Japheth Samson Aram alias Ronja, was charged with defilement and an alternative offence of committing an indecent act with a child. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment.
Issues
- fair trial infringement under Article 50(2)(b), (g), (h) and (j) of the Constitution
- compliance with the law and proof of the offence
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that it is duty bound to revisit the evidence tendered before the trial court, evaluate it, and come to its own independent conclusion, always bearing in mind the trial court's advantage in observing the demeanor of the witnesses.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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