Republic Vrs Frimpong [2023] GHACC 239 (8 February 2023)

Republic Vrs Frimpong [2023] GHACC 239 (8 February 2023)

The court found that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to PW1 by attacking him with a cutlass, resulting in serious injuries, and that the accused failed to provide any credible justification or raise reasonable doubt as to his guilt.

Citation
Republic Vrs Frimpong [2023] GHACC 239 (8 February 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Patrick Frimpong
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Causing Harm, Burden of Proof, Unlawful Harm, Intent, Self Defence
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Causing Harm Burden of Proof Unlawful Harm Intent Self Defence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Patrick Frimpong

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant (PW1)
  2. 2 Whether the accused's act was justified or excusable under the law

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to PW1 by attacking him with a cutlass, resulting in serious injuries, and that the accused failed to provide any credible justification or raise reasonable doubt as to his guilt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused convicted of causing unlawful harm contrary to Section 69 of Act 29, 1960
  • Accused sentenced to five years imprisonment in hard labour