Republic Vrs Kumah (364/2023) [2023] GHACC 911 (30 November 2023)

Republic Vrs Kumah (364/2023) [2023] GHACC 911 (30 November 2023)

The harm caused to the complainant was not intentional but was unlawful and without justification. The evidence supports conviction for the lesser offence of negligently causing harm rather than intentional causing of harm.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 911
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Peter Kumah
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
30 November 2023
Case Number
364/2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Convicted of negligently causing harm; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Causing Harm, Negligently Causing Harm, Intentionality, Unlawful Acts
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Causing Harm Negligently Causing Harm Intentionality Unlawful Acts

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Peter Kumah

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant
  2. 2 Whether the accused is guilty of causing harm or a lesser offence under the law

Ratio Decidendi

The harm caused to the complainant was not intentional but was unlawful and without justification. The evidence supports conviction for the lesser offence of negligently causing harm rather than intentional causing of harm.

Court Disposition

Convicted of negligently causing harm; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to 6 months in prison custody for negligently causing harm to the complainant.