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AARON KWESI KAITOO v. THE REPUBLIC

2018

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • 1. MARIAMA OWUSU, J.A. (PRESIDING)
  • 2. DENNIS ADJEI, J. A.
  • 3. GERTRUDE TORKORNOO, J. A

Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Evidence Law

AI Generated Summary

The Appellant, on trial for 58 counts of stealing and 4 counts of money laundering, contested the requirement to open his defence after the prosecution's case. Despite arguments from the defence for acquittal based on insufficient evidence, the trial judge ruled that a prima facie case had been made. On appeal, the decision was upheld, with the judges citing the sufficiency of prosecution evidence under relevant criminal statutes and legal precedents. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the trial court's decision for the Appellant to present his defence.

JUDGMENT