REPUBLIC VRS DAMIEN & OR (UE/NA/DC/B1/36/2023) [2024] GHADC 511 (2 May 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS DAMIEN & OR (UE/NA/DC/B1/36/2023) [2024] GHADC 511 (2 May 2024)

Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Atingyena Damien and Solomon Bania conspired, unlawfully damaged property, entered Abatey JHS, and stole laptops and a radio, supported by witness testimony, confession statements, and recovery of stolen items; accused failed to raise reasonable doubt.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS DAMIEN & OR (UE/NA/DC/B1/36/2023) [2024] GHADC 511 (2 May 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Atingyena Damien; Accused: Solomon Bania
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
2 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Causing Unlawful Damage, Unlawful Entry, Stealing, Evidential Burden, Confession Statements
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Conspiracy Causing Unlawful Damage Unlawful Entry Stealing Evidential Burden Confession Statements

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Atingyena Damien

Accused

Solomon Bania

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether accused persons conspired to commit crimes
  2. 2 whether accused caused unlawful damage
  3. 3 whether accused unlawfully entered premises

Ratio Decidendi

Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Atingyena Damien and Solomon Bania conspired, unlawfully damaged property, entered Abatey JHS, and stole laptops and a radio, supported by witness testimony, confession statements, and recovery of stolen items; accused failed to raise reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Atingyena Damien sentenced to fines or concurrent prison terms: 40 penalty units or 3 months for conspiracy, 60 penalty units or 5 months for causing damage, 100 penalty units or 6 months for unlawful entry, 200 penalty units or 8 months for stealing.
  • Solomon Bania sentenced to fines or concurrent detention: 40 penalty units or 3 months for conspiracy, 60 penalty units or 5 months for causing damage, 100 penalty units or 6 months for unlawful entry, 200 penalty units or 8 months for stealing.