republic vrs. Uka (GR/ASF/DC/B7/98/25) [2025] GHADC 106 (10 September 2025)

republic vrs. Uka (GR/ASF/DC/B7/98/25) [2025] GHADC 106 (10 September 2025)

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to the showcase, as key witnesses were not called and the evidence was insufficient. The accused was therefore discharged on the count of causing unlawful damage. The accused pleaded guilty to stealing and was convicted on that count.

Citation
[2025] GHADC 106
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Salvation Uka
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
10 September 2025
Case Number
GR/ASF/DC/B7/98/25
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
convicted on count one (stealing), discharged on count two (unlawful damage)
Legal Topics
Stealing, Unlawful Damage, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing Unlawful Damage Burden of Proof

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Salvation Uka

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully caused harm to the glass showcase of the complainant

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to the showcase, as key witnesses were not called and the evidence was insufficient. The accused was therefore discharged on the count of causing unlawful damage. The accused pleaded guilty to stealing and was convicted on that count.

Court Disposition

convicted on count one (stealing), discharged on count two (unlawful damage)

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to 365 days imprisonment on count one
  • Accused discharged on count two