Tag: Types of crimes
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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…