Republic Vrs Amadi Johnson [2023] GHACC 538 (19 June 2023)

Republic Vrs Amadi Johnson [2023] GHACC 538 (19 June 2023)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused attempted to steal a child under fourteen years, satisfying the elements of the offence under sections 18 and 93 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Citation
[2023] GHACC 538
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Amadi Johnson; Complainant: Melody Azanu
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction
Legal Topics
Attempted Child Stealing, Burden of Proof, Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Attempted Child Stealing Burden of Proof Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Amadi Johnson

Accused

Melody Azanu

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused attempted to commit the offence of child stealing contrary to section 93 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused attempted to steal a child under fourteen years, satisfying the elements of the offence under sections 18 and 93 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

  • Accused convicted of attempted child stealing contrary to sections 18 and 93 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
  • Accused sentenced to five years imprisonment.