Republic v Edwin Onyango alias RCCS [2020] KEHC 9273 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9273
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 9273 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murder
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has established a prima facie case and places the accused on his defence.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder, and the prosecution presented evidence linking him to the death of the deceased, but disputed whether the death was caused by his act.
Issues
- Burden of proof in criminal trials
- Establishment of prima facie case
Reasoning
The court ruled that the prosecution's evidence, while not conclusive, was sufficient to create a prima facie case, allowing the accused to present his defense.
Outcome
The accused is advised of his rights and is placed on his defence.
Orders
- Placing the accused on his defence
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- MILLER V MINISTER OF PENSIONS 1947 2 ALLER 372
- REPUBLIC v SAMUEL KARANJA KIRIA CR. CASE NO.13 OF 2004 NAIROBI [2009] eKLR
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