Moses Achoti Ondieki v Republic [2021] KEHC 2087 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2087
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2087 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 November 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. O. Ogembo
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence set aside, appellant released
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and an alternative charge of committing an incident act with a child. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Proving the elements of defilement
- Identification of the appellant as the perpetrator
- Prosecution's failure to prove beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant committed the offence. The evidence left doubt as to the appellant's guilt.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Appellant released forthwith unless lawfully held
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