Republic Vrs Akakpo [2022] GHADC 297 (15 August 2022)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant, causing injury, and the accused failed to raise a reasonable doubt as to his guilt; thus, he is found guilty and convicted.
Source-derived case information.
- Citation
- [2022] GHADC 297
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Koko Akakpo; Complainant: Mawukoenya Ziokli
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 15 August 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Assault, Burden of Proof, Self Defence
- Source Language
- english
Source-derived case record
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Koko Akakpo
Accused
Mawukoenya Ziokli
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
- 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
- 3 Whether the accused raised a reasonable doubt as to his guilt
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant, causing injury, and the accused failed to raise a reasonable doubt as to his guilt; thus, he is found guilty and convicted.
Court Disposition
Conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused found guilty of assault
- Accused sentenced to a fine of twenty-five (25) penalty units
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment