REPUBLIC VRS SEBBIE (CC/60/2023) [2024] GHADC 302 (30 April 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS SEBBIE (CC/60/2023) [2024] GHADC 302 (30 April 2024)

The court found the accused's explanation inconsistent and not reasonably probable, and determined that the prosecution had proved all elements of unlawful harm beyond reasonable doubt. The accused intentionally inflicted harm without justification, warranting conviction.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS SEBBIE (CC/60/2023) [2024] GHADC 302 (30 April 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Simon Sebbie
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
30 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Unlawful Harm, Burden of Proof, Defence Examination, Sentencing
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Unlawful Harm Burden of Proof Defence Examination Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Simon Sebbie

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is guilty of unlawful harm under section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29)

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the accused's explanation inconsistent and not reasonably probable, and determined that the prosecution had proved all elements of unlawful harm beyond reasonable doubt. The accused intentionally inflicted harm without justification, warranting conviction.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to pay a fine of 350 penalty units or serve an 18-month prison term in default.
  • Accused ordered to compensate the victim with GH₵6,465.00 for medical bills and incidental expenses.