REPUBLIC VRS KONADU (BR/NK/DC 3/2/2023) [2023] GHADC 1258 (10 October 2023)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally caused harm; the accused acted in self-defence to prevent being strangled, using reasonable force with the knife already in her hand.
- Citation
- [2023] GHADC 1258
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Belinda Konadu; Complainant: Kwasi Francis
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 10 October 2023
- Case Number
- BR/NK/DC 3/2/2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Causing Harm, Self Defence, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Belinda Konadu
Accused
Kwasi Francis
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution proved the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt
- 2 Whether the accused can benefit from self-defence
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally caused harm; the accused acted in self-defence to prevent being strangled, using reasonable force with the knife already in her hand.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and discharged of the crime.
- The GH¢500.00 paid by the accused to PW1 should be refunded to her.
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