Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has provided a detailed analysis of the charges brought against actor LilWin by the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.
The police have accused the Kumawood actor of dangerous driving and negligently causing harm in an accident that resulted in the death of three-year-old Tawiah Ampomah.
Kpebu clarified that if found guilty, LilWin could face imprisonment or a fine as a penalty for the charges.
He noted that based on how previous accident cases were managed, it is more common for offenders to receive fines rather than prison sentences.
“In terms of penalties, imprisonment is possible, but fines are typically imposed. However, in particularly severe cases, imprisonment can occur, and it can be up to five years,” Kpebu explained during an interview .
The lawyer suggested that considering the loss of life, jail terms should be seriously considered as a punishment for road accidents.
“We don’t often charge them with manslaughter. So, is it reckless, dangerous driving, etc.? Yes. Over the past decade, more than 2000 people have died annually in road accidents. Yet, we don’t see drivers being imprisoned for years.”
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