The Republic Vrs Adjei [2023] GHADC 207 (13 July 2023)

The Republic Vrs Adjei [2023] GHADC 207 (13 July 2023)

The court found that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to the padlock and locker, unlawfully entered the kitchen, and dishonestly appropriated the utensils. The accused's explanation was not credible, and the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 207
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Yaw Adjei
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
13 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Causing Unlawful Damage, Unlawful Entry, Stealing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Causing Unlawful Damage Unlawful Entry Stealing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Yaw Adjei

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is guilty of causing unlawful damage
  2. 2 Whether the accused is guilty of unlawful entry
  3. 3 Whether the accused is guilty of stealing

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to the padlock and locker, unlawfully entered the kitchen, and dishonestly appropriated the utensils. The accused's explanation was not credible, and the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to 48 months imprisonment in hard labour on each count to run concurrently
  • Restitution order for retrieved items to be handed over to John Opoku