Criminal Law and Procedure

Critical Factors in Assessing an Accused Person’s Intent Regarding a Deceased’s Death

Critical Factors in Assessing an Accused Person’s Intent Regarding a Deceased’s Death

lawpavilion December 20, 2023

CASE TITLE: ICHADO v. STATE: (2023) LPELR-61363(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH NOVEMBER, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT:...

The Doctrine of Last Seen and The Extent of it’s Application

The Doctrine of Last Seen and The Extent of it’s Application

lawpavilion November 29, 2023

CASE TITLE: SOMEFUN v. STATE (2023) LPELR-61096(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 7TH JULY, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

Ingredients of the Offence of Arson

Ingredients of the Offence of Arson

lawpavilion November 17, 2023

CASE TITLE: OBAKPNOVWE v. STATE (2023) LPELR-61092(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 1ST AUGUST, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

How to Establish the Offence of Obtaining Money by False Pretences

How to Establish the Offence of Obtaining Money by False Pretences

lawpavilion May 23, 2023

CASE TITLE: CHUKWUDI v. C.O.P (2023) LPELR-60306(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD APRIL, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD...

Whether a Body Such as the Hisbah Can Arrest and Investigate a Person Caught Committing an Offence

lawpavilion May 26, 2022

CASE TITLE: BALA v. STATE (2022) LPELR-57475(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH MAY, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD...

WHETHER THE OFFENCE OF OBTAINING BY FALSE PRETENCE CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNKNOWN VICTIM

WHETHER THE OFFENCE OF OBTAINING BY FALSE PRETENCE CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNKNOWN VICTIM

lawpavilion October 4, 2021

CASE TITLE: AKINYEMI IDOWU JEGEDE v. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (2021) LPELR – 55072 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE:...

WHETHER JUDGMENT CAN BE DELIVERED ON A WEEKEND/PUBLIC HOLIDAY

lawpavilion September 16, 2021

CASE TITLE: UHARA v. STATE (2021) LPELR-55512(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

WHAT DEGREE OF PROVOCATION WILL REDUCE THE OFFENCE OF MURDER TO ONE OF MANSLAUGHTER

lawpavilion August 6, 2021

CASE TITLE: ESSIEN v. STATE (2021) LPELR-55181(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND JULY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

WHETHER THE PROSECUTION IN A MURDER CHARGE MUST ESTABLISH THE DATE OF DEATH

WHETHER THE PROSECUTION IN A MURDER CHARGE MUST ESTABLISH THE DATE OF DEATH

lawpavilion July 12, 2021

CASE TITLE: ENEBELI v. STATE (2021) LPELR-54990(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH JUNE, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE. LEAD...

CAN A LOAN DEAL ARISING FROM A BANKER/CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP METAMORPHOSE INTO A CRIMINAL TRIAL AND SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION?

lawpavilion July 12, 2021

CASE TITLE: MUTIAT OMOBOLA ADIO v. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (2021) LPELR-54517(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 2ND JUNE,...

Critical Factors in Assessing an Accused Person’s Intent Regarding a Deceased’s Death

The Doctrine of Last Seen and The Extent of it’s Application

Ingredients of the Offence of Arson

How to Establish the Offence of Obtaining Money by False Pretences

Whether a Body Such as the Hisbah Can Arrest and Investigate a Person Caught Committing an Offence

WHETHER THE OFFENCE OF OBTAINING BY FALSE PRETENCE CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNKNOWN VICTIM

WHETHER JUDGMENT CAN BE DELIVERED ON A WEEKEND/PUBLIC HOLIDAY

WHAT DEGREE OF PROVOCATION WILL REDUCE THE OFFENCE OF MURDER TO ONE OF MANSLAUGHTER

WHETHER THE PROSECUTION IN A MURDER CHARGE MUST ESTABLISH THE DATE OF DEATH

CAN A LOAN DEAL ARISING FROM A BANKER/CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP METAMORPHOSE INTO A CRIMINAL TRIAL AND SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION?

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