Tag: criminal offences
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One of the most frequently misunderstood concepts in criminal law is bail. Across news reports, police stations, courtrooms, and everyday conversations, people often assume that bail means freedom, innocence, or the end of a criminal case. In reality, bail is none of these. Bail is a legal mechanism designed to balance two competing interests: the…
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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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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…