The Republic Vrs Kamaldeen [2023] GHADC 508 (12 January 2023)
The accused's voluntary confession, corroborated by evidence, established beyond reasonable doubt that he unlawfully entered the complainant's room, assaulted him, and threatened him with death. The accused failed to raise any reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHADC 508
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Zakaria Mohammed Kamaldeen; Complainant: Issahaku Abdul Samin Jimah
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 12 January 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- convicted and fined
- Legal Topics
- Unlawful Entry, Assault, Threat of Death, Burden of Proof, Sentencing
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Zakaria Mohammed Kamaldeen
Accused
Issahaku Abdul Samin Jimah
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused unlawfully entered the complainant's room with intent to commit a crime
- 2 Whether the accused assaulted the complainant
- 3 Whether the accused threatened the complainant with death
Ratio Decidendi
The accused's voluntary confession, corroborated by evidence, established beyond reasonable doubt that he unlawfully entered the complainant's room, assaulted him, and threatened him with death. The accused failed to raise any reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
convicted and fined
Orders
- Accused fined GHS1,200.00 on count 1 (unlawful entry) or 3 months imprisonment in default
- Accused fined GHS1,200.00 on count 2 (assault) or 3 months imprisonment in default
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