REPUBLIC VRS. AZANGBEW (UE/BG/DC/B4/4/2024; UE/BG/DC/B4/4/2024) [2024] GHADC 46 (22 January 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS. AZANGBEW (UE/BG/DC/B4/4/2024; UE/BG/DC/B4/4/2024) [2024] GHADC 46 (22 January 2024)

The accused intentionally pelted stones at the complainant without her consent, causing injury, and failed to provide a credible alternative explanation; the prosecution proved all elements of assault beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS. AZANGBEW (UE/BG/DC/B4/4/2024; UE/BG/DC/B4/4/2024) [2024] GHADC 46 (22 January 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Seth Azangbew
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Assault, Burden of Proof, Mens Rea, Actus Reus, Sentencing
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Assault Burden of Proof Mens Rea Actus Reus Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Seth Azangbew

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant contrary to section 84 of Act 29
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The accused intentionally pelted stones at the complainant without her consent, causing injury, and failed to provide a credible alternative explanation; the prosecution proved all elements of assault beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused found guilty of assault contrary to section 84 of Act 29
  • Accused sentenced to pay a fine of 60 penalty units (GHC720.00)