AS v Republic (Criminal Appeal E026 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 653 (KLR) (7 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 653
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 653 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramDK KEMEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the evidence was sufficient and the minor discrepancies were not material.
Facts
The Appellant, ASW, was charged with delement and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant sexually assaulted his daughter, LS, on January 19, 2017.
Issues
- Whether the evidence adduced by the prosecution was sufficient to sustain the charges.
- Whether the minor discrepancies in the witnesses' testimonies were material enough to warrant interference with the conviction.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the charges and that the minor discrepancies were not material enough to warrant interference with the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Keter vs. Republic [2007] 1EA135
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