The Republic Vrs Vorsah Deliver [2022] GHACC 233 (17 October 2022)

The Republic Vrs Vorsah Deliver [2022] GHACC 233 (17 October 2022)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant, and the defence of self-defence was not supported by evidence or corroboration.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 233
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Vorsah Deliver
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
17 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Causing Harm, Burden of Proof, Self Defence, Sentencing
Source Language
English

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Vorsah Deliver

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant
  2. 2 Whether the accused's actions were justified under self-defence

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant, and the defence of self-defence was not supported by evidence or corroboration.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • The accused, Vorsah Deliver, is convicted of causing harm and sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labour.