THE REPUBLIC vs. ABRAHAM NKONU

The accused person has been charged with the following offences: COUNT ONE STATEMENT OF OFFENCE Possession of narcotic drug without lawful authority Contrary to Section 2 of the Narcotic Drugs (Control. Enforcement and Sanctions) Act, 1990 PNDCL 236. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE Abraham Nkonu, on 10th August 2012, at Somanya in the Eastern Region had in your possession 36, 479.9g of cannabis a narcotic drug without lawful authority. COUNT TWO STATEMENT OF OFFENCE Dangerous driving Contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) (i) of the Road traffic act, 2004 (Act 683 2004) as amended by Act 761 2008. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE Abraham Nkonu, on 10th August 2012, drove a Mitsubishi mini bus with registration number GT 9532-Z at high speed in an attempt to turn a sharp curve which fell below what is expected of a competent and careful driver. COUNT THREE STATEMENT OF OFFENCE Assault Contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offence Act 1960 Act 29. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE Abraham Nkonu, on 10th August 2...