The Republic Vrs Ndabiah and Another [2023] GHADC 149 (8 June 2023)

The Republic Vrs Ndabiah and Another [2023] GHADC 149 (8 June 2023)

The accused's confession, corroborated by evidence and his own admission during cross-examination, established his guilt for conspiracy and attempt to commit stealing beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 149
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Francis Ndabiah alias Awah; Accused: Peter Tandoh alias Molato
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Attempt to Commit Crime, Stealing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Conspiracy Attempt to Commit Crime Stealing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Francis Ndabiah alias Awah

Accused

Peter Tandoh alias Molato

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused persons conspired and attempted to commit the offence of stealing dry coconuts
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The accused's confession, corroborated by evidence and his own admission during cross-examination, established his guilt for conspiracy and attempt to commit stealing beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to 3 months imprisonment in hard labour for count one with no option of a fine.
  • Accused sentenced to 6 months imprisonment in hard labour for count two with no option of a fine.