REPUBLIC VRS PETER ANYETEI PATTERSON & 2 ORS. (D9/23/2018) [2023] GHACC 1006 (21 February 2023)

REPUBLIC VRS PETER ANYETEI PATTERSON & 2 ORS. (D9/23/2018) [2023] GHACC 1006 (21 February 2023)

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused persons acted unlawfully or with the requisite intent in causing damage, causing harm, or stealing. The accused acted under instructions from their employer, had a claim of right, and the evidence did not establish the elements of the offences charged.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS PETER ANYETEI PATTERSON & 2 ORS. (D9/23/2018) [2023] GHACC 1006 (21 February 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Peter Annobil; Accused: Dixon Anyetei Patterson; Accused: Adjetey Sowah
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Acquittal and discharge of all accused persons on all counts.
Legal Topics
Unlawful Damage, Causing Harm, Stealing, Abetment of Crime, Burden of Proof, Vicarious Liability
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Unlawful Damage Causing Harm Stealing Abetment of Crime Burden of Proof Vicarious Liability

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Peter Annobil

Accused

Dixon Anyetei Patterson

Accused

Adjetey Sowah

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused persons intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to property
  2. 2 Whether the accused persons intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant
  3. 3 Whether the accused persons stole a Nokia mobile phone belonging to the complainant

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused persons acted unlawfully or with the requisite intent in causing damage, causing harm, or stealing. The accused acted under instructions from their employer, had a claim of right, and the evidence did not establish the elements of the offences charged.

Court Disposition

Acquittal and discharge of all accused persons on all counts.

Orders

  • All accused persons are acquitted and discharged forthwith on all charges.