Ghana Case Law

REPUBLIC VRS SULLEY (B7/16/2024)

REPUBLIC VRS SULLEY (B7/16/2024) [2024] GHACC 274 (23 May 2024)

Court

ghacc

The accused drove dangerously at a speed ramp, failed to heed police signals, lost control, collided head-on with the deceased's motorcycle, causing death and destruction of state property. The accused's defense was discredited by evidence and accident scene sketch. Prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt under the Road Traffic Act.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Causing death by dangerous driving
• Damage to state property
• Burden of proof
• Sentencing

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REPUBLIC VRS AKOLGOBONO (UE/BG/CT/B18/06/2023)

REPUBLIC VRS AKOLGOBONO (UE/BG/CT/B18/06/2023) [2024] GHACC 307 (6 May 2024)

Court

ghacc

The prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused drove dangerously, without a valid roadworthy certificate, and without insurance, resulting in the death of the victim. The accused did not challenge the evidence on counts two and three.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Driving without roadworthy certificate
• Driving without insurance
• Causing death by dangerous driving

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REPUBLIC VRS AKOLGOBONO (UE/BG/CT/B18/06/2023)

REPUBLIC VRS AKOLGOBONO (UE/BG/CT/B18/06/2023) [2024] GHACC 297 (6 May 2024)

Court

ghacc

Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that accused drove dangerously, lacked valid roadworthy and insurance certificates, and caused death; evidence was unchallenged on counts two and three.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Driving without roadworthy certificate
• Driving without insurance
• Causing death by dangerous driving

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REPUBLIC VRS BOAKYE (D18/19/19)

REPUBLIC VRS BOAKYE (D18/19/19) [2024] GHACC 16 (25 January 2024)

Court

ghacc

The prosecution has led sufficient prima facie evidence on both counts to require the accused person to open his defence. Submission of no case is dismissed.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Negligently causing harm
• Submission of no case

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REPUBLIC VRS ALIDU (UB/BG/CT B18/18/2023.)

REPUBLIC VRS ALIDU (UB/BG/CT B18/18/2023.) [2023] GHACC 1190 (22 December 2023)

Court

Circuit Court

Case number

UB/BG/CT B18/18/2023.

The accused was found guilty of dangerous driving and negligently causing harm because he was speeding in a built-up area, driving without a valid license, and his actions resulted in two deaths and serious injury. Charging multiple counts for a single incident was improper and violated the rule against multiplicity; thus, only one count each for dangerous driving and negligently causing harm were upheld.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Negligently causing harm
• Driving without a valid license
• Multiplicity of charges
• Double jeopardy

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REPUBLIC VRS QUAINOO (B14/02/2022)

REPUBLIC VRS QUAINOO (B14/02/2022) [2023] GHACC 689 (16 October 2023)

Court

Circuit Court

Case number

B14/02/2022

The accused raised real and substantial doubts regarding the prosecution's evidence, and the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused drove dangerously or below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Standard of proof
• Accident liability

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The Republic Vrs Adjei

The Republic Vrs Adjei [2023] GHACC 367 (20 July 2023)

Court

Circuit Court

Accused's manner of driving at the junction, failure to observe due care and attention, and inability to avoid the victim constituted dangerous driving and negligence; evidence and accident sketch confirmed accused's vehicle caused the fatal injury.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Negligently causing harm
• Proof beyond reasonable doubt

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REPUBLIC VRS KWAME YEBOAH (D14/11/23)

REPUBLIC VRS KWAME YEBOAH (D14/11/23) [2023] GHACC 953 (23 May 2023)

Court

Circuit Court

Case number

D14/11/23

Prosecution has led credible, reliable, and uncontroverted evidence establishing all necessary ingredients of the offences charged on counts one through seven, thereby establishing a prima facie case against the accused.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Negligently causing harm
• Driving without a license
• Burden of proof
• Presumption of innocence

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Adu Vrs Republic

Adu Vrs Republic [2023] GHAHC 315 (19 April 2023)

Court

High Court

The High Court allowed the criminal appeal and replaced custodial sentences with fines for careless driving, damage to road users, and dangerous driving.

• Careless and inconsiderate driving
• Causing damage to road users
• Dangerous driving
• Sentencing
• Criminal-law
• Traffic-law

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Republic Vrs Buhari

Republic Vrs Buhari [2023] GHACC 417 (13 April 2023)

Court

ghacc

The accused's dangerous overtaking maneuver, unchallenged by credible defence and corroborated by witness testimony and accident scene evidence, caused the fatal accident. The prosecution proved all elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

Source excerpt

• Dangerous driving
• Burden of proof
• Causation
• Sentencing

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