THE REPUBLIC V AMADU (D7/110/2025) [2025] GHACC 38 (10 January 2025)

The accused pleaded guilty to all counts and, considering both mitigating and aggravating factors, was sentenced to concurrent imprisonment terms and ordered to pay compensation.

Citation: [2025] GHACC 38
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Elliasu Amadu; Complainant: Daniel Opoku Boateng
Court: Circuit Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 10 January 2025
Case Number: D7/110/2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics: Unlawful Entry, Causing Damage, Stealing, Sentencing
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Unlawful Entry Causing Damage Stealing Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Elliasu Amadu

Accused

Daniel Opoku Boateng

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused committed unlawful entry contrary to section 152 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
2 Whether the accused caused damage contrary to section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
3 Whether the accused stole property contrary to section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Ratio Decidendi

The accused pleaded guilty to all counts and, considering both mitigating and aggravating factors, was sentenced to concurrent imprisonment terms and ordered to pay compensation.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

Six months imprisonment for unlawful entry (count one)
Six months imprisonment for causing damage (count two)