Republic Vrs Edith Amadu [2023] GHACC 506 (24 April 2023)
The prosecution established a prima facie case on both counts by proving the accused was in possession of a narcotic substance, had knowledge of its nature, and lacked lawful authority. The evidence was sufficient to require the accused to open her defence.
- Citation
- Republic Vrs Edith Amadu [2023] GHACC 506 (24 April 2023)
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Edith Amadu
- Court
- ghacc
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 24 April 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer
- Outcome
- Submission of no case to answer dismissed; accused called upon to open her defence on both counts.
- Legal Topics
- Narcotic Offences, Unlawful Possession, Prohibited Business Relating to Narcotics, Burden of Proof, Submission of No Case to Answer
- Source Language
- eng
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Edith Amadu
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs against the accused
- 2 Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case of prohibited business relating to narcotics against the accused
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution established a prima facie case on both counts by proving the accused was in possession of a narcotic substance, had knowledge of its nature, and lacked lawful authority. The evidence was sufficient to require the accused to open her defence.
Court Disposition
Submission of no case to answer dismissed; accused called upon to open her defence on both counts.
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