Kisseh v S (CR/0117/2024) [2025] GHAHC 147 (16 May 2025)

Kisseh v S (CR/0117/2024) [2025] GHAHC 147 (16 May 2025)

The evidence of the sole eyewitness (PW1) was credible and sufficient to support the conviction for robbery. The appellant's alibi was not substantiated by any witnesses or credible evidence. The identification of the appellant was positive, and the trial judge properly assessed the evidence and the defence. The...

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Citation
[2025] GHAHC 147
Parties
Appellant: Kisseh Samuel Daitey; Respondent: The Republic
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
16 May 2025
Case Number
CR/0117/2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Evidence, Identification, Alibi, Appeals
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Robbery Evidence Identification Alibi Appeals

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Parties

Kisseh Samuel Daitey

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for robbery was supported by the evidence on record
  2. 2 Whether the trial court properly assessed the defence of alibi and mistaken identity
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was within statutory limits

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of the sole eyewitness (PW1) was credible and sufficient to support the conviction for robbery. The appellant's alibi was not substantiated by any witnesses or credible evidence. The identification of the appellant was positive, and the trial judge properly assessed the evidence and the defence. The sentence imposed was within statutory limits. There was no miscarriage of justice.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence of the appellant affirmed