The Republic Vrs Takyi [2023] GHACC 132 (19 July 2023)
The accused was found to be the aggressor who intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainants with a sharp object, as proven by credible witness testimony and medical evidence, satisfying all elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 132
- Parties
- Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: William Takyi; Complainant: Prosper Elorm Tachie; Complainant: Bright Tachie
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 19 July 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Causing Harm, Unlawful Fight, Evidence, Sentencing
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecutor
William Takyi
Accused
Prosper Elorm Tachie
Complainant
Bright Tachie
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainants
- 2 Whether the harm was proven beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The accused was found to be the aggressor who intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainants with a sharp object, as proven by credible witness testimony and medical evidence, satisfying all elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused found guilty as charged
- Accused sentenced to 30 days in prison under section 296(4) of Act 30/60
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