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HOW TO PROVE THE OFFENCE OF ARMED ROBBERY

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HOW TO PROVE THE OFFENCE OF ARMED ROBBERY

lawpavilion May 19, 2021

DONDOS v. STATE (2021) LPELR-53380(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 29TH JANUARY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT:...

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WHETHER AN ACCUSED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT AT THE ADDRESS STAGE OF A CRIMINAL TRIAL

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WHETHER AN ACCUSED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT AT THE ADDRESS STAGE OF A CRIMINAL TRIAL

lawpavilion May 19, 2021

STATE v. YANGA (2021) LPELR-53086(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH JANUARY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE. LEAD JUDGMENT: UWANI...

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW ON THE OFFENCE OF RAPE

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW ON THE OFFENCE OF RAPE

lawpavilion April 27, 2021

ALI v. STATE (2020) LPELR-53409(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 18TH DECEMBER, 2020 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (OFFENCE OF...

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WHAT THE PROSECUTION MUST PROVE TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION OF THE OFFENCE OF ARMED ROBBERY

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WHAT THE PROSECUTION MUST PROVE TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION OF THE OFFENCE OF ARMED ROBBERY

lawpavilion April 27, 2021

AUGUSTINE v. STATE (2021) LPELR-52893(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH FEBRUARY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (OFFENCE OF...

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THE LAW ON THE CONDUCT OF TRIAL WITHIN TRIAL

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THE LAW ON THE CONDUCT OF TRIAL WITHIN TRIAL

lawpavilion April 27, 2021

GIMBA v. FRN (2021) LPELR-53263(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH FEBRUARY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (TRIAL WITHIN...

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THE DUST IS NOT SETTLED: ANALYSIS OF THE BURDEN OF PROOF ON DEFENDANTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

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THE DUST IS NOT SETTLED: ANALYSIS OF THE BURDEN OF PROOF ON DEFENDANTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Jide Bodede April 16, 2021

It is the humble opinion of this author, supported by judicial authority, that the burden of proof...

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NIGERIAN POLICE! OBTAINING CONFESSIONAL STATEMENTS FROM A SUSPECT DOES NOT OBVIATE THE NEED FOR PROPER INVESTIGATION

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NIGERIAN POLICE! OBTAINING CONFESSIONAL STATEMENTS FROM A SUSPECT DOES NOT OBVIATE THE NEED FOR PROPER INVESTIGATION

lawpavilion April 15, 2021

BABATUNDE AFOLABI v. THE STATE (2021) LPELR-53501(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH MARCH, 2021 JUSTICES:  JIMI OLUKAYODE BADA, JCA...

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CAN A SUBPOENAED WITNESS BE INDICTED FOR AN OFFENCE FOR WHICH HE WAS NOT CHARGED?

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CAN A SUBPOENAED WITNESS BE INDICTED FOR AN OFFENCE FOR WHICH HE WAS NOT CHARGED?

lawpavilion January 26, 2021

DASUKI v. FRN & ORS (2020) LPELR-52287(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 16TH DECEMBER, 2020 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

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SHOULD A PERSON CHARGED WITH A FEDERAL OFFENCE LIKE ARMED ROBBERY BE CONVICTED FOR A STATE OFFENCE LIKE DISHONESTLY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY AFTER HE HAS BEEN ACQUITTED OF ARMED ROBBERY?

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SHOULD A PERSON CHARGED WITH A FEDERAL OFFENCE LIKE ARMED ROBBERY BE CONVICTED FOR A STATE OFFENCE LIKE DISHONESTLY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY AFTER HE HAS BEEN ACQUITTED OF ARMED ROBBERY?

lawpavilion December 17, 2020

CASE TITLE: MUSA V. STATE (2020) LPELR-51840(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD DECEMBER, 2020 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE. LEAD...

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DOCTRINE OF RECENT POSSESSION

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DOCTRINE OF RECENT POSSESSION

lawpavilion October 27, 2020

In what instance can the doctrine of recent possession be invoked. The case of OKUNDAYE v. STATE...

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