MASANJA JUDGMENT
The conviction for impregnating a school girl was upheld based on the credible and corroborated evidence of the victim and other witnesses; DNA evidence is not a legal requirement. The maximum sentence of 30 years was set aside because the trial court failed to provide reasons and consider mitigating factors; a sentence of 7 years was substituted as appropriate.
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- Impregnating a school girl
- Sentencing discretion
- Evidence in sexual offences
- Customary marriage and statutory offences