REPUBLIC VRS AKOLGOBONO (UE/BG/CT/B18/06/2023) [2024] GHACC 307 (6 May 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS AKOLGOBONO (UE/BG/CT/B18/06/2023) [2024] GHACC 307 (6 May 2024)

The prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused drove dangerously, without a valid roadworthy certificate, and without insurance, resulting in the death of the victim. The accused did not challenge the evidence on counts two and three.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS AKOLGOBONO (UE/BG/CT/B18/06/2023) [2024] GHACC 307 (6 May 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Akolbila Akolgobono
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
6 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Driving Without Roadworthy Certificate, Driving Without Insurance, Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Driving Without Roadworthy Certificate Driving Without Insurance Causing Death by Dangerous Driving

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Akolbila Akolgobono

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused drove dangerously contrary to section 1(c) of the Road Traffic Act 2004
  2. 2 Whether the accused drove without a valid roadworthy certificate contrary to section 94(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act 683 as amended
  3. 3 Whether the accused drove without a valid insurance certificate contrary to section 1 of the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act 1958 No.42

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused drove dangerously, without a valid roadworthy certificate, and without insurance, resulting in the death of the victim. The accused did not challenge the evidence on counts two and three.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to 3 years imprisonment on count one
  • 25 penalty units on count two or 2 months imprisonment in default