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ADAMU KWABENA VS THE REPUBLIC

2024

HIGH COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • HER LADYSHIP JUSTICE JOAN EYI KING

Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law and Procedure

AI Generated Summary

The appellant and others were convicted by the Circuit Court, Dambai for various offences, including stealing for which the appellant received a 36-month prison sentence. The appellant appealed this sentence, arguing it was harsh and calling for mitigation due to his personal circumstances and first-time offender status. The High Court reviewed the case, considering arguments from both the appellant and the respondent, and ultimately set aside the original sentence, replacing it with a fine of 500 penalty units or in default, 12 months imprisonment in hard labor. The court emphasized the importance of considering personal circumstances, mitigating factors, and ensuring sentences for related offences run concurrently. The appeal against the sentence was allowed, and the appellant's sentence was reduced accordingly.

APPEAL - JUDGMENT