The Republic Vrs Mohammed [2023] GHACC 115 (18 May 2023)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused's appropriation of the cow was dishonest, as there was no evidence he knew the cow was stolen and he provided valuable consideration in good faith.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 115
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Razak Mohammed
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 18 May 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Stealing, Dishonest Appropriation, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Razak Mohammed
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused dishonestly appropriated the complainant's cow
- 2 Whether the prosecution proved the elements of stealing beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused's appropriation of the cow was dishonest, as there was no evidence he knew the cow was stolen and he provided valuable consideration in good faith.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- The accused Razak Mohammed is acquitted of the charge of stealing.
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