Republic Vrs Benefo @anomanan [2022] GHACC 174 (20 October 2022)

Republic Vrs Benefo @anomanan [2022] GHACC 174 (20 October 2022)

The prosecution's evidence was credible and proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant. The accused's defence was inconsistent, not credible, and not reasonably probable or true. The harm was not justified as self-defence.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 174
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Victor Benefo @ Anomanan
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Causing Harm, Second Degree Felony, Sentencing, Burden of Proof, Self Defence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Causing Harm Second Degree Felony Sentencing Burden of Proof Self Defence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Victor Benefo @ Anomanan

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution's evidence was credible and proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant. The accused's defence was inconsistent, not credible, and not reasonably probable or true. The harm was not justified as self-defence.

Court Disposition

Conviction and sentence

Orders

  • The accused, Victor Benefo, is convicted of causing harm contrary to section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, Act 29.
  • The accused is sentenced to six years imprisonment in hard labour.