The Republic Vrs Richmond [2023] GHADC 105 (2 May 2023)

The Republic Vrs Richmond [2023] GHADC 105 (2 May 2023)

The accused admitted receiving the tricycle and being instructed to park it at the Teachers’ Credit Union but failed to do so, resulting in the loss of the tricycle while in his possession. The court found that the prosecution proved the elements of stealing beyond reasonable doubt and convicted the accused.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 105
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Asamoah Richmond @ Pilato
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
2 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Stealing, Burden of Proof, Dishonest Appropriation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing Burden of Proof Dishonest Appropriation

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Asamoah Richmond @ Pilato

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused dishonestly appropriated the complainant's tricycle (Pragyia)
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved the offence of stealing beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The accused admitted receiving the tricycle and being instructed to park it at the Teachers’ Credit Union but failed to do so, resulting in the loss of the tricycle while in his possession. The court found that the prosecution proved the elements of stealing beyond reasonable doubt and convicted the accused.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused convicted of stealing
  • Accused sentenced to a fine of GH¢2000.00 or in default three months in jail