REPUBLIC VRS OFOSU (181/2022) [2024] GHACC 114 (21 March 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS OFOSU (181/2022) [2024] GHACC 114 (21 March 2024)

The accused's voluntary confession, corroborated by witness testimony and supporting evidence, established beyond reasonable doubt that he dishonestly appropriated goods and funds belonging to the complainant. The absence of the record book was not fatal as other credible evidence existed. The confession alone sufficed for conviction, and corroboration further strengthened the prosecution's case.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS OFOSU (181/2022) [2024] GHACC 114 (21 March 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Bismark Ofosu
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Stealing, Confession, Corroboration, Evidence, Burden of Proof
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Stealing Confession Corroboration Evidence Burden of Proof

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Bismark Ofosu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the failure of the prosecution to provide the record book was fatal to their case
  2. 2 Whether a confession statement can warrant a conviction with or without corroboration

Ratio Decidendi

The accused's voluntary confession, corroborated by witness testimony and supporting evidence, established beyond reasonable doubt that he dishonestly appropriated goods and funds belonging to the complainant. The absence of the record book was not fatal as other credible evidence existed. The confession alone sufficed for conviction, and corroboration further strengthened the prosecution's case.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • The accused is convicted of stealing
  • The accused is sentenced to three years imprisonment