DONALD NORGLO vs. THE REPUBLIC

This is an application for bail pending appeal. This application is made supported by an affidavit. The applicant with some others were charged with robbery but he was found not guilty on the charge of robbery but only on the conspiracy charge. Accused/Applicant was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment on 19th February, 2020 by Tema Circuit Court. Being dissatisfied with the judgment and the sentence he has appealed and applied for bail with his appeal going on. Counsel for the applicant submitted that the conviction and sentence was wrong in law and this has occasioned a great miscarriage of justice. Counsel further argued that, the appeal is likely to take a long time and also likely to succeed. He therefore prayed the court to grant the applicant bail pending the determination of the bail because Accused has persons to stand as surety for him. He has a place of abode and will prosecute his bail. He also added that the Prosecution in their affidavit in opposition submitted that the...