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The Republic v. Theophilus Eugene Afari Bossman

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • APPAU, J.A (PRESIDING)
  • ACQUAYE, J.A
  • DZAMEFE, J.A

Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Evidence Law

AI Generated Summary

The appellant was charged with attempted exportation and possession of narcotic drugs without a license after being found with 2174 grams of cocaine at Kotoka International Airport in 2008. The trial court found he had knowledge of the drug's nature and quality, convicting him on both counts and sentencing him to 15 years for each count, to run concurrently. The appellant's claim that the bag belonged to a friend and he was unaware of its contents was not accepted. He appealed, alleging the trial court failed to consider his defense and misdirected itself on possession. The appeal was dismissed, with the higher court finding no error in the trial court's decision and affirming the conviction and sentence.

JUDGMENT