Republic Vrs Sitor Bright & 2 Ors. [2023] GHACC 435 (30 March 2023)

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

  1. 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.