The Republic Vrs Sandra Narkie Nartey [2022] GHADC 32 (6 October 2022)

The Republic Vrs Sandra Narkie Nartey [2022] GHADC 32 (6 October 2022)

Given the seriousness of the offences and the need for reformation, the juvenile is to be detained at the Senior Correctional Centre for three years, inclusive of time spent on remand, as probation or commitment to a fit person would not serve her best interests.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 32
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Juvenile Accused: Sandra Narkie Nartey
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
6 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Juvenile committed to Senior Correctional Centre for three years inclusive of remand period.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Robbery, Juvenile Sentencing, Probation, Correctional Detention
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Conspiracy Robbery Juvenile Sentencing Probation Correctional Detention

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Sandra Narkie Nartey

Juvenile Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for a juvenile convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery
  2. 2 Application of Juvenile Justice Act provisions to sentencing
  3. 3 Consideration of best interests of the child in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences and the need for reformation, the juvenile is to be detained at the Senior Correctional Centre for three years, inclusive of time spent on remand, as probation or commitment to a fit person would not serve her best interests.

Court Disposition

Juvenile committed to Senior Correctional Centre for three years inclusive of remand period.

Orders

  • Juvenile to be detained at Senior Correctional Centre for three years.
  • Juvenile's father to contribute Ghc150.00 monthly towards upkeep of the juvenile.