Republic Vrs Semeha [2023] GHADC 454 (4 May 2023)
The accused's inconsistent and contradictory evidence regarding his alibi rendered him not credible; the prosecution's evidence was accepted, proving the accused was present and committed the assault beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHADC 454
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Joseph Semeha
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 4 May 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction
- Legal Topics
- Assault, Alibi, Credibility of Witness, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Joseph Semeha
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused was at Asamankese on 18th May, 2022
- 2 Whether the prosecution proved the charge of assault beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The accused's inconsistent and contradictory evidence regarding his alibi rendered him not credible; the prosecution's evidence was accepted, proving the accused was present and committed the assault beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
conviction
Orders
- Accused convicted of assault contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29)
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