BREMPONG II v THE REPUBLIC [1995-96] 1 GLR 350-367

Criminal law and procedure—Stealing charge—Technical error—Effect—Purpose of particulars of offence—Essential particulars on charge of stealing—Appellant charged with stealing car in 1980—Evidence that theft occurring in 1986—Sufficient evidence led by prosecution in proof of charge—Whether defect in charge constituting miscarriage of justice to appellant—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s 25—Courts Act, 1971 (Act 372), s 26 (12)—Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), s 31 (1) and (2).

Criminal law and procedure—Stealing—Dishonest appropriation—Appellant, Omanhene, allowed use of car belonging to traditional council—Whether appellant trustee of council—Appellant selling car without consent of council and keeping proceeds—Whether conduct constituting dishonest appropriation—Act 29, s 120(1).