Republic Vrs Nartey [2022] GHADC 232 (21 December 2022)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused dishonestly appropriated the complainant's motor bike with intent to defraud, satisfying all elements of the offence of stealing under the Criminal Offences Act.
- Citation
- [2022] GHADC 232
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Emmanuel Nartey
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 21 December 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Stealing, Burden of Proof, Intent to Defraud
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Emmanuel Nartey
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused stole the motor bike
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused dishonestly appropriated the complainant's motor bike with intent to defraud, satisfying all elements of the offence of stealing under the Criminal Offences Act.
Court Disposition
Conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused convicted of stealing
- Accused sentenced to a fine of 375 penalty units or in default, eighteen months imprisonment
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