REPUBLIC VRS ALBERT ADJETEY ADJEI (D8/5/2021) [2023] GHACC 563 (29 March 2023)

Prosecution has established a prima facie case by proving the accused caused intentional and unlawful harm to the complainant, requiring the accused to enter a defence.

Citation: REPUBLIC VRS ALBERT ADJETEY ADJEI (D8/5/2021) [2023] GHACC 563 (29 March 2023)
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Albert Adjetey Adjei
Court: ghacc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 29 March 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Prima Facie Case at Close of Prosecution's Evidence
Outcome: prima facie case established; accused to enter defence
Legal Topics: Causing Unlawful Harm, Elements of Offence, Prima Facie Case, Justification for Harm
Source Language: eng

Criminal Law Causing Unlawful Harm Elements of Offence Prima Facie Case Justification for Harm

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Albert Adjetey Adjei

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Prima Facie Case at Close of Prosecution's Evidence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused caused harm to the complainant
2 Whether the harm was unlawful
3 Whether the harm was caused intentionally

Ratio Decidendi

Prosecution has established a prima facie case by proving the accused caused intentional and unlawful harm to the complainant, requiring the accused to enter a defence.

Court Disposition

prima facie case established; accused to enter defence

Orders

Accused is called upon to enter a defence at the next sitting