Republic Vrs Sitor Bright & 2 Ors. [2023] GHACC 435 (30 March 2023)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the 3rd Accused person received the stolen spare parts on the date alleged, or that he acted with knowledge or intent to dishonestly receive them.
- Citation
- Republic Vrs Sitor Bright & 2 Ors. [2023] GHACC 435 (30 March 2023)
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Sitor Bright; Accused: Prosper Ativor; Accused: Ahmadu Iddrisah
- Court
- ghacc
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 30 March 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Dishonestly Receiving, Stealing, Conspiracy to Commit Crime
- Source Language
- eng
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Sitor Bright
Accused
Prosper Ativor
Accused
Ahmadu Iddrisah
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the 3rd Accused person dishonestly received stolen spare parts
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the 3rd Accused person received the stolen spare parts on the date alleged, or that he acted with knowledge or intent to dishonestly receive them.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- The 3rd Accused person is acquitted and discharged.
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