Abraham Sande v Republic [2021] KEHC 4879 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4879
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4879 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal arising out of conviction and sentence of Hon. Karanja V. Senior Resident MagistrateCoramL KIMARU
Holding
The Appellant's appeal against conviction is dismissed. The Appellant's sentence is upheld.
Facts
The Appellant, Abraham Sande, was charged with defilement of a child and indecent act with a child. The complainant, D.M., was 16 years old and accompanied the Appellant to a club for a drink. The Appellant was convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Issues
- The trial court's consideration of the complainant's age and the adequacy of the evidence against the Appellant.
- The adequacy of the Appellant's sentence in light of the Sexual Offences Act.
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to convict the Appellant. The Appellant's defenses were not credible. The court upheld the sentence as it was within the statutory minimum.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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