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AMANKWA VRS. REPUBLIC (CR/0136/2025) [2025] GHAHC 64 (7 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against a robbery conviction and 15-year sentence, holding the guilty plea was properly taken and the minimum sentence applied.
S v Bamfo (CR/0042/2025) [2025] GHAHC 133 (6 February 2025)
The appellant's guilty plea was voluntary and informed, the facts supported the charge of robbery, and the sentence imposed was below the statutory minimum for robbery with an offensive weapon; all grounds of appeal fail.
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THE REPUBLIC VRS QUAYE (B7/06/2024) [2024] GHACC 242 (30 May 2024)
The accused's plea of guilty simplicita constitutes admission of the offence, discharging the prosecution's burden of proof. Considering the mitigating factors, including reimbursement and first-time offender status, the court imposes a two-year imprisonment sentence.
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THE REPUBLIC VRS QUAYE (B7/06/2024) [2024] GHACC 251 (30 May 2024)
The accused's plea of guilty simplicita constitutes an admission of the offence of stealing, and as a first-time offender who has reimbursed the complainant, a sentence of two years' imprisonment is appropriate.
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Republic Vrs Afenu (F14/01/2022) [2024] GHAHC 310 (21 March 2024)
The High Court convicted Bright K. Afenu of manslaughter after a guilty plea, discharged him on murder, and sentenced him to nine years’ imprisonment.
Amegmon Vrs Republic (F22/28/2023) [2024] GHAHC 42 (15 March 2024)
The appellant's plea of guilty constituted a conviction, disposing of the prosecution's burden of proof. The facts supported the charges, and the statutory minimum sentence was imposed. Alleged procedural errors regarding disclosure and interpreter did not occasion a miscarriage of justice. The sentence was not manifestly excessive or harsh given statutory requirements.
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THE REPUBLIC VS EMMANUEL MENSAH (D4/02/2024) [2024] GHACC 128 (20 February 2024)
The accused pleaded guilty to stealing a mobile phone. He was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to four months’ imprisonment.
THE REPUBLIC VRS MOHAMMED (B7/05/2024) [2024] GHACC 243 (10 January 2024)
The accused persons pleaded guilty to both counts and, as first time offenders, were convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment on each count to run concurrently.
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THE REPUBLIC VRS MOHAMMED AND ANOTHER (B7/05/2024) [2024] GHACC 252 (10 January 2024)
The accused persons pleaded guilty to both counts of conspiracy to commit stealing and stealing. As first time offenders who did not waste the court's time, and considering their youth and potential for reform, the court imposed concurrent sentences of 10 years on each count.
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The Republic vrs Jackson Caany (D4/02/2024) [2023] GHACC 995 (4 October 2023)
The accused, having pleaded guilty simpliciter to the charge of stealing, is convicted on his own plea and sentenced accordingly, considering time spent in custody and personal circumstances.
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