REPUBLIC VRS EDWARD SENAH (304/2020) [2023] GHADC 1121 (31 March 2023)

REPUBLIC VRS EDWARD SENAH (304/2020) [2023] GHADC 1121 (31 March 2023)

The accused was found in possession of the stolen vehicle and phone shortly after the theft, and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his possession. The prosecution led credible evidence on all elements of stealing, and the doctrine of recent possession applies. The submission of no case is dismissed.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS EDWARD SENAH (304/2020) [2023] GHADC 1121 (31 March 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Edward Senah
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer
Outcome
submission of no case dismissed
Legal Topics
Stealing, Recent Possession, Burden of Proof
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Stealing Recent Possession Burden of Proof

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Edward Senah

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has led credible evidence on all elements of stealing against the accused
  2. 2 Whether the doctrine of recent possession applies to the accused
  3. 3 Whether the accused's explanation regarding possession of stolen items is satisfactory

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found in possession of the stolen vehicle and phone shortly after the theft, and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his possession. The prosecution led credible evidence on all elements of stealing, and the doctrine of recent possession applies. The submission of no case is dismissed.

Court Disposition

submission of no case dismissed

Orders

  • accused to open his defence if he so wishes