Republic Vrs Annan [2022] GHACC 143 (14 November 2022)

Republic Vrs Annan [2022] GHACC 143 (14 November 2022)

The accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant by holding her head and neck and banging her head on the wall, resulting in injuries. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, and the accused's caution statement amounted to a confession. There was no lawful justification for the accused's actions.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 143
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Joseph Annan
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Causing Harm, Domestic Violence, Burden of Proof, Intent, Unlawful Harm
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Causing Harm Domestic Violence Burden of Proof Intent Unlawful Harm

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Joseph Annan

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
  3. 3 Whether the accused's actions were justified or lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant by holding her head and neck and banging her head on the wall, resulting in injuries. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, and the accused's caution statement amounted to a confession. There was no lawful justification for the accused's actions.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused found guilty of causing harm contrary to Section 69 of Act 29/1960 and convicted.
  • Accused sentenced to one day's imprisonment.