REPUBLIC VRS OPPONG & ANOTHER (178/2023) [2023] GHACC 1133 (29 November 2023)

REPUBLIC VRS OPPONG & ANOTHER (178/2023) [2023] GHACC 1133 (29 November 2023)

The accused persons conspired, unlawfully entered the complainant's room, and stole property, as proven by direct and circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 1133
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: James Oppong; Accused: Akwasi Afful Job; Complainant: Collins Boadi
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
29 November 2023
Case Number
178/2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Unlawful Entry, Stealing
Source Language
English

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

James Oppong

Accused

Akwasi Afful Job

Accused

Collins Boadi

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the accused persons conspired to commit stealing
  2. 2 Whether the accused persons unlawfully entered the complainant's premises
  3. 3 Whether the accused persons committed stealing

Ratio Decidendi

The accused persons conspired, unlawfully entered the complainant's room, and stole property, as proven by direct and circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for conspiracy to commit stealing.
  • Accused sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for unlawful entry.