REPUBLIC VRS GIFTY ADDO (D7/26/22) [2022] GHACC 303 (12 December 2022)
Prosecution proved all elements of defrauding by false pretences beyond reasonable doubt; accused's explanations were not credible or reasonably probable, and she failed to raise reasonable doubt as to her guilt.
- Citation
- [2022] GHACC 303
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Gifty Addo
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 12 December 2022
- Case Number
- D7/26/22
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Defrauding by False Pretences, Burden of Proof, Sentencing
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Gifty Addo
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused obtained money by false pretences
- 2 Whether the accused had intent to defraud
- 3 Whether prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
Prosecution proved all elements of defrauding by false pretences beyond reasonable doubt; accused's explanations were not credible or reasonably probable, and she failed to raise reasonable doubt as to her guilt.
Court Disposition
Conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused convicted of defrauding by false pretences
- Sentenced to four years imprisonment
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