Republic Vrs Dordunu and Others [2022] GHADC 302 (7 October 2022)

Republic Vrs Dordunu and Others [2022] GHADC 302 (7 October 2022)

A1 and A2 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal and stealing, were convicted on their own plea, and sentenced as young offenders. A3 and A4's explanations raised doubt as to their knowledge and participation, so a plea of not guilty was entered for them and the prosecution was directed to adduce further evidence.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 302
Parties
Complainant: Regina Fiawotso; Accused: Mawuli Dordunu (A1); Accused: Mawuli Dorkenu (A2); Accused: Dora Awuvey (A3); Accused: Mary Akpabli (A4); Prosecutor: Detective/Chief Inspector Hamid Mohammed
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
7 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
A1 and A2 convicted and sentenced; A3 and A4 plea of not guilty entered, case to proceed to trial for them.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Steal, Stealing, Abetment of Stealing, Sentencing of Young Offenders, Restitution of Stolen Property
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Steal Stealing Abetment of Stealing Sentencing of Young Offenders Restitution of Stolen Property

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Parties

Regina Fiawotso

Complainant

Mawuli Dordunu (A1)

Accused

Mawuli Dorkenu (A2)

Accused

Dora Awuvey (A3)

Accused

Mary Akpabli (A4)

Accused

Detective/Chief Inspector Hamid Mohammed

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether A1 and A2 are guilty of conspiracy to steal and stealing
  2. 2 Whether A3 and A4 abetted the offence of stealing

Ratio Decidendi

A1 and A2 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal and stealing, were convicted on their own plea, and sentenced as young offenders. A3 and A4's explanations raised doubt as to their knowledge and participation, so a plea of not guilty was entered for them and the prosecution was directed to adduce further evidence.

Court Disposition

A1 and A2 convicted and sentenced; A3 and A4 plea of not guilty entered, case to proceed to trial for them.

Orders

  • A1 and A2 sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labour on each count, sentences to run concurrently.
  • Recovered items to be restituted to the complainant Regina Fiawotso.