REPUBLIC VRS LOGAH (D7/125/2023) [2023] GHACC 753 (22 September 2023)
The accused's confession, corroborated by the complainant's credible testimony and supporting evidence, established beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed robbery as defined by law. The accused's denial was inconsistent with his prior confession and not credible.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 753
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Benjamin Logah
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 22 September 2023
- Case Number
- D7/125/2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction
- Legal Topics
- Robbery, Sexual Assault, Confession Evidence, Credibility of Witnesses
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Benjamin Logah
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused committed robbery as defined under section 149 and 150 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
- 2 Whether the confession statement was admissible and voluntary
- 3 Whether the complainant's testimony was credible
Ratio Decidendi
The accused's confession, corroborated by the complainant's credible testimony and supporting evidence, established beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed robbery as defined by law. The accused's denial was inconsistent with his prior confession and not credible.
Court Disposition
conviction
Orders
- The accused is found guilty of robbery and is hereby convicted.
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