REPUBLIC VRS AMPONSAH (97/2023) [2024] GHACC 287 (19 June 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS AMPONSAH (97/2023) [2024] GHACC 287 (19 June 2024)

The accused was found guilty of offensive conduct and causing harm based on corroborated witness testimony, medical evidence, and the absence of justification for the harm. The prosecution failed to prove threat of harm beyond reasonable doubt as the alleged threat did not put the complainant in fear in the circumstances.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS AMPONSAH (97/2023) [2024] GHACC 287 (19 June 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Michael Tutu Appiah Amponsah @ Ginsen
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Convicted on counts 1 and 2; acquitted and discharged on count 3
Legal Topics
Offensive Conduct, Causing Harm, Threat of Harm
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Offensive Conduct Causing Harm Threat of Harm

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Michael Tutu Appiah Amponsah @ Ginsen

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior in a public place
  2. 2 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant
  3. 3 Whether the accused threatened the complainant with unlawful harm

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found guilty of offensive conduct and causing harm based on corroborated witness testimony, medical evidence, and the absence of justification for the harm. The prosecution failed to prove threat of harm beyond reasonable doubt as the alleged threat did not put the complainant in fear in the circumstances.

Court Disposition

Convicted on counts 1 and 2; acquitted and discharged on count 3

Orders

  • Accused person convicted for offensive conduct and causing harm
  • Accused person acquitted and discharged for threat of harm