Republic Vrs Antwi [2023] GHACC 415 (27 March 2023)

Accused, as a courier, cooperated fully with authorities and provided information about the principal, satisfying section 47 of Act 1019, warranting a reduced sentence.

Citation: Republic Vrs Antwi [2023] GHACC 415 (27 March 2023)
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Akwasi Antwi
Court: ghacc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 27 March 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: conviction
Legal Topics: Narcotics Possession, Plea Bargaining, Sentencing
Source Language: eng

Criminal Law Narcotics Possession Plea Bargaining Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Akwasi Antwi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 unlawful possession of narcotic drug
2 application of plea bargain provisions
3 sentencing discretion

Ratio Decidendi

Accused, as a courier, cooperated fully with authorities and provided information about the principal, satisfying section 47 of Act 1019, warranting a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

Accused sentenced to a fine of 2000 penalty units and two years imprisonment.
In default of fine, accused to serve additional four months jail term.