<a href="findrulings.php?searchval=OWUSU&judgementtype=Presiding Judge"  class=judge>OWUSU, J.A.</a>: The Appellant herein was arraigned before the Circuit Court, Tema on one count of Defrauding  by false pretence contrary to  section 131 of the Criminal Code of 1960 (Act 29).

He pleaded guilty with explanation. After he has offered his explanation, the court proceeded to sentence him holding that:
“The explanation of the accused does not disclose a defence. The explanation is a Judicial Confession of guilt and it shows the accused has committed the offence charged. His plea shall remain as GUILTY.”
