Republic v Mohamed & 4 others (Sexual Offence 10 of 2019) [2020] KEMC 14 (KLR) (13 February 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 14
- Citation
- [2020] KEMC 14 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 February 2020
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TypeSexual OffencePostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramBacon, Bagmall, H.M., H.W., J. W. Onyango Otieno, Katiti, Sir Udo Udoma
Holding
The prosecution has placed the 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants at the scene of the crime, and their alibi defense has been challenged by the overwhelming evidence.
Facts
The complainant was kidnapped and sexually assaulted on April 28, 2019. She identified the defendants, including the 4th Defendant, who raised an alibi.
Issues
- Burden and standard of proof after the close of the defence
- Alibi defense of the 4th Defendant
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants' identifications has been corroborated, and their alibi defense has been found to be fabricated.
Outcome
The 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants are found guilty as charged.
Orders
- Guilty verdicts for the 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Wang'ombe v Republic
- Victor Mwendwa Mulinge v Republic
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