Category: Criminal Law
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In every criminal justice system across the world, one principle stands above all others: no person should be convicted of a crime unless it is proven. This foundational idea is captured by what lawyers call the burden of proof. Whether a criminal trial takes place in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or…
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In every civilized legal system, criminal justice is built on one fundamental principle: no one is guilty until proven guilty by a court of law. At the center of this principle stands the criminal defendant, also known as the accused person. Understanding who a criminal defendant is and what rights an accused person enjoys is…
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Understanding the elements of a crime is one of the most important foundations of criminal law. Whether we are lawyers, law students, journalists, policy makers, business owners, or ordinary citizens, knowing what the prosecution must prove before someone can be convicted helps us understand justice, fairness, and the rule of law. At its core,…
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Understanding the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is essential for anyone interested in law, justice, personal rights, or public safety. Whether we are lawyers, students, business owners, policy makers, or everyday citizens, knowing how crimes are classified helps us understand the seriousness of offences, the punishments involved, and their long-term consequences. Across the…
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Criminal law is one of the most powerful instruments any society uses to maintain order, protect lives and property, and uphold justice. In Nigeria, criminal law defines what constitutes a crime, who may be held responsible, and the punishment that follows when the law is breached. As legal practitioners and scholars, we understand that many…
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Criminal law is one of the most powerful branches of law because it directly affects personal liberty, public safety, and social order. Every society—whether ancient or modern—has rules that define unacceptable conduct and prescribe punishment for those who violate them. These rules collectively form what we call criminal law. In this article, we explain what…