Republic Vrs Atsu Denteh & Anor. [2023] GHACC 512 (28 February 2023)

Accused's inconsistent statements and possession of stolen items, combined with witness testimony, established participation in conspiracy and robbery beyond reasonable doubt; alibi was not credible.

Citation: Republic Vrs Atsu Denteh & Anor. [2023] GHACC 512 (28 February 2023)
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Atsu Denteh; Accused: Seth
Court: ghacc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 28 February 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome: conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics: Conspiracy, Robbery, Evidence, Identification, Sentencing
Source Language: eng

Criminal Law Conspiracy Robbery Evidence Identification Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Atsu Denteh

Accused

Seth

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused conspired to rob with others
2 Whether the accused committed robbery
3 Whether prosecution proved identity and participation beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

Accused's inconsistent statements and possession of stolen items, combined with witness testimony, established participation in conspiracy and robbery beyond reasonable doubt; alibi was not credible.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

Accused convicted of conspiracy to rob and robbery
Accused sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour