THE REPUBLICVRS IDDRISU (B18/02/2024) [2023] GHACC 1149 (7 December 2023)

THE REPUBLICVRS IDDRISU (B18/02/2024) [2023] GHACC 1149 (7 December 2023)

The accused was found in possession of a stolen motor bike and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his possession. The circumstantial evidence was sufficient to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and the prosecution discharged its burden.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 1149
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Yaw Iddrisu
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
7 December 2023
Case Number
B18/02/2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Stealing, Burden of Proof, Circumstantial Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing Burden of Proof Circumstantial Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Yaw Iddrisu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved the offence of stealing against the accused beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the accused's explanation for possession of the motor bike was satisfactory

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found in possession of a stolen motor bike and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his possession. The circumstantial evidence was sufficient to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and the prosecution discharged its burden.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused convicted of stealing and sentenced to two years imprisonment
  • Sentence to take effect from the day of arrest