The Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has generated intense public debate. It exists to ensure that no person is convicted unless the evidence establishes guilt to the standard required by law. Successful prosecutions depend on thorough investigations, credible witnesses, properly gathered evidence, and a clear presentation of facts that satisfy the legal standard of proof. It is also important to understand that the law does not rank direct evidence above circumstantial evidence. Equally, a case containing direct evidence may still fail if the evidence is unreliable or insufficient.