Republic Vrs Ofosu [2023] GHACC 297 (26 April 2023)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Raymond Ofosu was the person who had sexual intercourse with the victim in July 2021, as the timeline for pregnancy did not match the alleged date and reasonable doubt existed regarding the accused's opportunity and involvement.
- Citation
- Republic Vrs Ofosu [2023] GHACC 297 (26 April 2023)
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Raymond Ofosu
- Court
- ghacc
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 26 April 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Defilement, Burden of Proof, Reasonable Doubt, Child Protection
- Source Language
- eng
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Raymond Ofosu
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Raymond Ofosu defiled Gladys Akoto Agyepong
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Raymond Ofosu was the person who had sexual intercourse with the victim in July 2021, as the timeline for pregnancy did not match the alleged date and reasonable doubt existed regarding the accused's opportunity and involvement.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- Raymond Ofosu is acquitted and discharged on the one count of defilement.
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