Republic Vrs Akwetey [2022] GHADC 231 (20 October 2022)

Republic Vrs Akwetey [2022] GHADC 231 (20 October 2022)

The court found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant by slashing him with a cutlass, satisfying the requirements of section 69 of Act 29/60.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 231
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Teye Akwetey
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Causing Harm, Burden of Proof, Presumption of Innocence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Causing Harm Burden of Proof Presumption of Innocence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Teye Akwetey

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused caused harm to the complainant
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant by slashing him with a cutlass, satisfying the requirements of section 69 of Act 29/60.

Court Disposition

Conviction and sentence

Orders

  • The accused is found guilty as charged.
  • The accused is convicted and sentenced to twelve (12) months imprisonment with hard labour.