Tag: What is criminal law
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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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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…
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When legal disputes arise, many people instinctively think of the police or criminal courts. In our professional experience as lawyers, this misunderstanding often leads to wasted time, frustration, and avoidable legal mistakes. The truth is that most legal disputes are civil, not criminal, and the courts provide clear pathways to resolve them peacefully. Civil law…
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When people hear the word law, many immediately think of crime, police arrests, and prison sentences. In our professional experience as lawyers, this is one of the most common misunderstandings about how the legal system actually works. The truth is simple: most legal disputes around the world are not criminal—they are civil. Understanding the difference…