REPUBLIC VRS SIMPSON (G/WJ/DG/272/22) [2022] GHADC 393 (31 October 2022)

REPUBLIC VRS SIMPSON (G/WJ/DG/272/22) [2022] GHADC 393 (31 October 2022)

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the essential elements of causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry, and stealing against the accused. The evidence was insufficient, largely circumstantial, and did not directly link the accused to the offences. The accused is acquitted and discharged on all counts.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 393
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Michael Simpson @ Kwaateye
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 October 2022
Case Number
G/WJ/DG/272/22
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer
Outcome
Acquitted and discharged
Legal Topics
Unlawful Damage, Unlawful Entry, Stealing, Burden of Proof, Standard of Proof
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Unlawful Damage Unlawful Entry Stealing Burden of Proof Standard of Proof

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Michael Simpson @ Kwaateye

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved the offence of causing unlawful damage beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved the offence of unlawful entry beyond reasonable doubt
  3. 3 Whether the prosecution proved the offence of stealing beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the essential elements of causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry, and stealing against the accused. The evidence was insufficient, largely circumstantial, and did not directly link the accused to the offences. The accused is acquitted and discharged on all counts.

Court Disposition

Acquitted and discharged

Orders

  • The accused is acquitted and discharged on all eight counts.