Republic Vrs Regina Amegbe [2023] GHACC 519 (31 January 2023)

Republic Vrs Regina Amegbe [2023] GHACC 519 (31 January 2023)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused dishonestly appropriated items from the complainant's shop, as evidenced by CCTV footage and her own admissions. The accused's claim of being tricked did not negate the elements of stealing under the law.

Citation
Republic Vrs Regina Amegbe [2023] GHACC 519 (31 January 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Regina Amegbe
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Stealing, Burden of Proof, Dishonest Appropriation, Sentencing
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Stealing Burden of Proof Dishonest Appropriation Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Regina Amegbe

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is guilty of stealing under section 124(1) of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused dishonestly appropriated items from the complainant's shop, as evidenced by CCTV footage and her own admissions. The accused's claim of being tricked did not negate the elements of stealing under the law.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused found guilty of stealing contrary to Section 124(1) of Act 29
  • Accused sentenced to execute a bond of good behaviour, in default 6 months imprisonment