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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused persons conspired to commit stealing
- 2 Whether the accused persons unlawfully entered the complainant's premises
- 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.
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