REPUBLIC VRS NYANTEH [2023] GHACC 760 (25 August 2023)

REPUBLIC VRS NYANTEH [2023] GHACC 760 (25 August 2023)

The accused was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a valid licence and admitted to firing the weapon. The evidence did not support his claim of being terrorized, and the prosecution proved both charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 760
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Isaac Nyanteh
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
25 August 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Conviction on both counts
Legal Topics
Possession of Firearms Without Lawful Authority, Discharging Firearm in Town
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Possession of Firearms Without Lawful Authority Discharging Firearm in Town

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Isaac Nyanteh

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused possessed a firearm and ammunition without lawful authority
  2. 2 Whether the accused discharged a firearm in town without lawful and necessary occasion

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a valid licence and admitted to firing the weapon. The evidence did not support his claim of being terrorized, and the prosecution proved both charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Conviction on both counts

Orders

  • Accused found guilty on count 1 (possession of firearm without lawful authority) and convicted
  • Accused found guilty on count 2 (discharging firearm in town) and convicted