Republic Vrs Ahator [2023] GHADC 362 (11 June 2023)

Republic Vrs Ahator [2023] GHADC 362 (11 June 2023)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully entered the complainant's room and stole GH₵1,100.00, supported by direct witness identification and circumstantial evidence including sandals matching the accused's feet.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 362
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Philip Ahator; Complainant: Eva Domekpor
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
11 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction
Legal Topics
Unlawful Entry, Stealing, Burden of Proof, Identity of Accused
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Unlawful Entry Stealing Burden of Proof Identity of Accused

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Philip Ahator

Accused

Eva Domekpor

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully entered the complainant's premises
  2. 2 Whether the accused stole GH₵1,100.00 from the complainant
  3. 3 Whether the prosecution proved the identity of the accused beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully entered the complainant's room and stole GH₵1,100.00, supported by direct witness identification and circumstantial evidence including sandals matching the accused's feet.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

  • Accused convicted on both counts of unlawful entry and stealing.
  • Accused sentenced to sixteen (16) months imprisonment on both counts, sentences to run concurrently.