THE REPUBLIC VRS AGYEKUM (B18/05/2024; B18/05/2024) [2023] GHACC 1148 (21 November 2023)

THE REPUBLIC VRS AGYEKUM (B18/05/2024; B18/05/2024) [2023] GHACC 1148 (21 November 2023)

The accused was found in possession of cannabis, admitted guilt, and the evidence was corroborated by a forensic report. The law mandates a fine or imprisonment for such an offence. The court considered the accused's age and time in custody in determining the sentence.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 1148
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Stephen Agyekum
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 November 2023
Case Number
B18/05/2024 ; B18/05/2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Narcotics, Unlawful Possession, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Narcotics Unlawful Possession Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Stephen Agyekum

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused was unlawfully in possession or control of a narcotic plant in contravention of section 41 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019)

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found in possession of cannabis, admitted guilt, and the evidence was corroborated by a forensic report. The law mandates a fine or imprisonment for such an offence. The court considered the accused's age and time in custody in determining the sentence.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • The accused is sentenced to a fine of three hundred penalty units or in default, six months imprisonment.