Republic Vrs Oduro [2023] GHACC 238 (20 March 2023)

Republic Vrs Oduro [2023] GHACC 238 (20 March 2023)

The accused was found in possession of 78 wrappers of Indian Hemp, admitted ownership of at least five, had no lawful authority, was engaged in distribution, and assaulted a police officer during arrest. The prosecution proved all elements of the offences beyond reasonable doubt.

Source-derived case information.

Citation
Republic Vrs Oduro [2023] GHACC 238 (20 March 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Kwesi Oduro
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Unlawful Possession of Narcotic Plant, Prohibited Business Relating to Narcotic Plants, Assault on a Public Officer
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Narcotics Law Unlawful Possession of Narcotic Plant Prohibited Business Relating to Narcotic Plants Assault on a Public Officer

Source-derived case record

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 5 Authorities cited 4 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 7
Sign in to unlock

Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Kwesi Oduro

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully possessed a narcotic plant
  2. 2 Whether the accused engaged in prohibited business relating to narcotic plants
  3. 3 Whether the accused assaulted a public officer during the execution of his duties

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found in possession of 78 wrappers of Indian Hemp, admitted ownership of at least five, had no lawful authority, was engaged in distribution, and assaulted a police officer during arrest. The prosecution proved all elements of the offences beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused found guilty on all three counts and convicted accordingly.
  • Count 1: Fine of 1,200 penalty units or in default 3 years imprisonment, plus 11 years imprisonment with hard labour.