The Republic Vrs Yakubu [2022] GHADC 95 (31 October 2022)

The Republic Vrs Yakubu [2022] GHADC 95 (31 October 2022)

The accused took practical steps towards stealing the motor bike by disconnecting the ignition wires and removing the lock cover, actions which constitute an attempt to commit the offence of stealing. The prosecution proved the charge beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 95
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Jibiridu Yakubu
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Attempt to Commit Offence, Stealing, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Attempt to Commit Offence Stealing Burden of Proof

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Jibiridu Yakubu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused took steps towards appropriating the motor bike
  2. 2 Whether the steps constituted an attempt to steal
  3. 3 Whether the actions of the accused were unlawful

Ratio Decidendi

The accused took practical steps towards stealing the motor bike by disconnecting the ignition wires and removing the lock cover, actions which constitute an attempt to commit the offence of stealing. The prosecution proved the charge beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to twenty-four (24) months imprisonment
  • Motor bike to be returned to the complainant