The Republic vrs Jackson Caany (D4/02/2024) [2023] GHACC 995 (4 October 2023)

The accused, having pleaded guilty simpliciter to the charge of stealing, is convicted on his own plea and sentenced accordingly, considering time spent in custody and personal circumstances.

Citation: [2023] GHACC 995
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Jackson Canny
Court: Circuit Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 4 October 2023
Case Number: D4/02/2024
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Final Judgment
Outcome: conviction and sentence
Legal Topics: Stealing, Sentencing, Plea of Guilty
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Stealing Sentencing Plea of Guilty

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Jackson Canny

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused stole the electric welding machine contrary to section 124(1) of the Criminal Offence Act 1960 (Act 29)
2 Appropriate sentence upon plea of guilty

Ratio Decidendi

The accused, having pleaded guilty simpliciter to the charge of stealing, is convicted on his own plea and sentenced accordingly, considering time spent in custody and personal circumstances.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

Accused sentenced to 24 months imprisonment
Stolen electric welding machine to be released to China Geo Corporation