The Republic Vrs Takyi [2023] GHACC 132 (19 July 2023)

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

  1. 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainants
  2. 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