REPUBLIC VRS KWADWO DARKO (B1/16/2024) [2024] GHACC 317 (21 October 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS KWADWO DARKO (B1/16/2024) [2024] GHACC 317 (21 October 2024)

The testimony of PW4 as to the nature and origin of the photographs satisfies the statutory requirements for authentication under the Evidence Act. The probative value of the exhibits is to be assessed after admission, and any flaws can be addressed through cross-examination. Furthermore, Exhibit A had already been admitted through a previous witness, making the objection unsustainable.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS KWADWO DARKO (B1/16/2024) [2024] GHACC 317 (21 October 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Kwadwo Darko & 6 Ors
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory Ruling on Evidentiary Objection
Outcome
objection overruled
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Authentication of Documents, Photographic Evidence, Conspiracy, Unlawful Damage
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Evidence Law Admissibility of Evidence Authentication of Documents Photographic Evidence Conspiracy Unlawful Damage

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 6 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Kwadwo Darko & 6 Ors

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Interlocutory Ruling on Evidentiary Objection

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether photographs (Exhibits A, A1, A2) are admissible in evidence given alleged lack of authenticity and identification

Ratio Decidendi

The testimony of PW4 as to the nature and origin of the photographs satisfies the statutory requirements for authentication under the Evidence Act. The probative value of the exhibits is to be assessed after admission, and any flaws can be addressed through cross-examination. Furthermore, Exhibit A had already been admitted through a previous witness, making the objection unsustainable.

Court Disposition

objection overruled

Orders

  • Exhibits A, A1, and A2 are admitted in evidence