Republic Vrs Bernice Kwarnor [2023] GHACC 316 (27 July 2023)

Republic Vrs Bernice Kwarnor [2023] GHACC 316 (27 July 2023)

The court found that the accused dishonestly appropriated the complainant's money, failed to account for sales, and her testimony was inconsistent. The prosecution proved the offence of stealing beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 316
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Bernice Kwarnor
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
27 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Stealing, Burden of Proof, Credibility of Witnesses, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing Burden of Proof Credibility of Witnesses Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Bernice Kwarnor

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused stole money from the complainant's shop
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the accused dishonestly appropriated the complainant's money, failed to account for sales, and her testimony was inconsistent. The prosecution proved the offence of stealing beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • The accused is convicted of stealing.
  • The accused is sentenced to pay a fine of 1500 penalty units or in default 8 months imprisonment with hard labour.