The Republic Vrs Issah [2023] GHADC 551 (3 January 2023)

The accused was found guilty because he attended a public gathering armed with a knife, absconded after being granted bail, and his explanation for possessing the knife was not credible.

Citation: [2023] GHADC 551
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Osman Abdul-Karim Issah; Victim: Seidu Martin
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 3 January 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Causing Harm, Bail Jumping, Sentencing, Compensation
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Causing Harm Bail Jumping Sentencing Compensation

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Osman Abdul-Karim Issah

Accused

Seidu Martin

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused caused harm to the victim Seidu Martin contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found guilty because he attended a public gathering armed with a knife, absconded after being granted bail, and his explanation for possessing the knife was not credible.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

Accused to compensate victim Seidu Martin with three hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢300.00) for medical expenses.
Accused sentenced to three hundred (300) penalty units or in default, eighteen (18) months imprisonment.