Republic Vrs Hudu [2022] GHACC 222 (12 October 2022)
The accused's explanation was found neither acceptable nor reasonably probable given the physical evidence and eyewitness testimony. The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant. The accused's defence was inconsistent and not credible.
- Citation
- [2022] GHACC 222
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Hudu Sulemana
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 12 October 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Causing Harm, Burden of Proof, Self Defence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Hudu Sulemana
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant
- 2 Whether the accused's explanation constitutes a valid defence of self-defence
- 3 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The accused's explanation was found neither acceptable nor reasonably probable given the physical evidence and eyewitness testimony. The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant. The accused's defence was inconsistent and not credible.
Court Disposition
Conviction and sentence
Orders
- The accused is found guilty as charged and convicted.
- The accused is sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labour.
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