S v Agbodza (GR/AD/DC2/B7/009/25) [2025] GHADC 169 (10 June 2025)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully entered the premises and dishonestly appropriated electrical cables not belonging to him, satisfying all elements of the offences charged.
- Citation
- [2025] GHADC 169
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Desmond Kwame Agbodza
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 10 June 2025
- Case Number
- GR/AD/DC2/B7/009/25
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Unlawful Entry, Stealing, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Desmond Kwame Agbodza
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused unlawfully entered the premises
- 2 Whether the accused stole electrical cables
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully entered the premises and dishonestly appropriated electrical cables not belonging to him, satisfying all elements of the offences charged.
Court Disposition
conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused found guilty on both charges and convicted
- Sentenced on Count One to a fine of 100 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment in default
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