Ghana School of Law PLC Criminal Procedure (GLC) Practice Questions - Ghana School of Law Professional Law Course Criminal Procedure Exam - Ghana School of Law PLC Criminal Procedure (GLC) Practice Questions - Ghana School of Law Professional Law Course Criminal Procedure Exam

Question 1

Under the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), what is the standard criminal sentencing limit of a District Court in Ghana, unless a specific enactment increases its jurisdiction?

Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units, or both Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or a fine not exceeding 1,000 penalty units, or both Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units, or both District Courts do not have any criminal sentencing powers and can only refer matters to the Circuit Court

Correct Answer:

Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units, or both

Question 2

Which criminal offenses are completely excluded from the original trial jurisdiction of the Circuit Court in Ghana?

Treason, subversion, murder, and offenses punishable by death Robbery, rape, and drug trafficking Offenses involving public officers, corruption, and financial crimes Assault, stealing, and minor property offenses

Correct Answer:

Treason, subversion, murder, and offenses punishable by death

Question 3

Under Section 53 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), which Court has jurisdiction over offenses committed on the territorial waters of Ghana or in the airspace above Ghana?

The Court which has jurisdiction nearest to the place where the offense was committed Only the Supreme Court of Ghana The District Court of Accra specifically Any Court designated by the Ministry of Defense

Correct Answer:

The Court which has jurisdiction nearest to the place where the offense was committed

Question 4

Where an accused person is charged with committing a criminal offense in Kumasi, but the trial is conducted in Accra, what is the legal effect of this trial under Section 51 of Act 30?

The trial is not void unless it is shown that the error in venue has resulted in a failure of justice The trial is null and void ab initio for want of territorial jurisdiction The High Court must automatically set aside the trial and order a fresh trial in Kumasi The accused must be discharged and cannot be retried for the same offense

Correct Answer:

The trial is not void unless it is shown that the error in venue has resulted in a failure of justice

Question 5

Which court in the Ghanaian judicial hierarchy possesses original jurisdiction to try criminal offenses on indictment?

The High Court The Court of Appeal The District Court The Supreme Court

Correct Answer:

The High Court

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