REPUBLIC VRS PATRICK (A8/2019) [2023] GHADC 1174 (28 July 2023)
The accused forcefully held the complainant's hands without her consent, causing anger and harm, and corroborated the prosecution's case, thus meeting the burden of proof for assault beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHADC 1174
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Adjei Patrick; Complainant: Lydia Owusu
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 28 July 2023
- Case Number
- A8/2019
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction
- Legal Topics
- Assault, Battery, Land Dispute, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Adjei Patrick
Accused
Lydia Owusu
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant
- 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The accused forcefully held the complainant's hands without her consent, causing anger and harm, and corroborated the prosecution's case, thus meeting the burden of proof for assault beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
conviction
Orders
- Accused sentenced to 25 penalty units or in default two months imprisonment.
- Accused to compensate complainant with GHC250.00 for medical bills.
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