Republic Vrs Amoh [2023] GHACC 431 (18 May 2023)

Republic Vrs Amoh [2023] GHACC 431 (18 May 2023)

The accused was found guilty of stealing the tricycle based on witness testimony and his own admission to the police. The charge of causing damage to the vehicle was not established and the accused was acquitted on that count.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 431
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Kojo Amoh
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
18 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
convicted on theft, acquitted on damage to property
Legal Topics
Theft, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Theft Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Kojo Amoh

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused stole the tricycle on 26th January, 2023
  2. 2 Whether the accused caused damage to the vehicle

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found guilty of stealing the tricycle based on witness testimony and his own admission to the police. The charge of causing damage to the vehicle was not established and the accused was acquitted on that count.

Court Disposition

convicted on theft, acquitted on damage to property

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to one year in prison custody
  • Accused acquitted and discharged on the charge of causing damage to the vehicle