Republic Vrs Enock and Another [2023] GHACC 295 (20 January 2023)

Republic Vrs Enock and Another [2023] GHACC 295 (20 January 2023)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt the guilt of both accused persons on all four counts, based on direct evidence, voluntary confession, and admissible sworn testimony implicating both accused. The essential elements of each offence were satisfied.

Citation
Republic Vrs Enock and Another [2023] GHACC 295 (20 January 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Kwabena Enoch; Accused: Isaac Kwame Owusu
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Stealing, Causing Unlawful Damage, Unlawful Entry
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Conspiracy Stealing Causing Unlawful Damage Unlawful Entry

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Kwabena Enoch

Accused

Isaac Kwame Owusu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt the guilt of the accused persons on charges of conspiracy, causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry, and stealing

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt the guilt of both accused persons on all four counts, based on direct evidence, voluntary confession, and admissible sworn testimony implicating both accused. The essential elements of each offence were satisfied.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Each convict sentenced to nine months imprisonment on count 1 (conspiracy)
  • Six months imprisonment on count 2 (causing unlawful damage)