Republic Vrs Kukubor [2023] GHACC 186 (17 January 2023)

Republic Vrs Kukubor [2023] GHACC 186 (17 January 2023)

Accused was found guilty of dishonest receiving under section 148 of Act 29 due to inability to satisfactorily account for possession of stolen phone. He pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Evidence established he engaged in business relating to narcotic drugs and sold tramadol without authority. Sentences imposed reflect statutory minimums and period spent in custody.

Citation
Republic Vrs Kukubor [2023] GHACC 186 (17 January 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Francis Kukubor alias O.B.
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
17 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Dishonest Receiving, Unlawful Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Business in Relation to Narcotic Drugs, Sale of Drugs Without Authority
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Dishonest Receiving Unlawful Possession of Narcotic Drugs Business in Relation to Narcotic Drugs Sale of Drugs Without Authority

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 7 Authorities cited 16 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 7
Sign in to unlock

Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Francis Kukubor alias O.B.

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether accused dishonestly received stolen property
  2. 2 Whether accused unlawfully possessed narcotic drugs
  3. 3 Whether accused engaged in business relating to narcotic drugs

Ratio Decidendi

Accused was found guilty of dishonest receiving under section 148 of Act 29 due to inability to satisfactorily account for possession of stolen phone. He pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Evidence established he engaged in business relating to narcotic drugs and sold tramadol without authority. Sentences imposed reflect statutory minimums and period spent in custody.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Accused convicted on Counts One (dishonest receiving), Two (unlawful possession of narcotic drugs), Three (business in relation to narcotic drugs), and Four (sale of drugs without authority).
  • Accused sentenced to ten years imprisonment on Count Three (hard labour).