Republic Vrs Ackom [2022] GHADC 217 (19 December 2022)

Republic Vrs Ackom [2022] GHADC 217 (19 December 2022)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully entered Pw1's room without consent and assaulted Pw1 and Pw2, as corroborated by witness testimony and medical evidence. The accused's denial was unsubstantiated and did not raise reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 217
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Yaw Ackom
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Unlawful Entry, Assault, Threat of Death, Burden of Proof, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Unlawful Entry Assault Threat of Death Burden of Proof Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Yaw Ackom

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully entered the complainant's premises
  2. 2 Whether the accused assaulted the complainants
  3. 3 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully entered Pw1's room without consent and assaulted Pw1 and Pw2, as corroborated by witness testimony and medical evidence. The accused's denial was unsubstantiated and did not raise reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Accused convicted on counts 1, 2, and 3 (unlawful entry and assault)
  • Count 4 (threat of death) dismissed and accused discharged on that count