REPUBLIC VRS ZIDDAH (CC4/07/2023) [2024] GHADC 350 (26 March 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS ZIDDAH (CC4/07/2023) [2024] GHADC 350 (26 March 2024)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant by hitting him with a blow, causing harm without consent or lawful justification, thus satisfying all elements of the offence under Section 84 of Act 29.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS ZIDDAH (CC4/07/2023) [2024] GHADC 350 (26 March 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Enyo Francis Ziddah
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
26 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction
Legal Topics
Assault, Burden of Proof, Standard of Proof, Criminal Liability
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Assault Burden of Proof Standard of Proof Criminal Liability

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Enyo Francis Ziddah

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant by hitting him with a blow, causing harm without consent or lawful justification, thus satisfying all elements of the offence under Section 84 of Act 29.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

  • Accused convicted of assault contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
  • Sentenced to a fine of 100 penalty units or in default 6 months imprisonment