Criminal Law and Procedure

Critical Factors in Assessing an Accused Person’s Intent Regarding a Deceased’s Death

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Critical Factors in Assessing an Accused Person’s Intent Regarding a Deceased’s Death

lawpavilion December 20, 2023

CASE TITLE: ICHADO v. STATE: (2023) LPELR-61363(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH NOVEMBER, 2023PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT:...

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The Doctrine of Last Seen and The Extent of it’s Application

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The Doctrine of Last Seen and The Extent of it’s Application

lawpavilion November 29, 2023

CASE TITLE:  SOMEFUN v. STATE (2023) LPELR-61096(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 7TH JULY, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

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Ingredients of the Offence of Arson

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Ingredients of the Offence of Arson

lawpavilion November 17, 2023

CASE TITLE:  OBAKPNOVWE v. STATE (2023) LPELR-61092(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 1ST AUGUST, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

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How to Establish the Offence of Obtaining Money by False Pretences

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How to Establish the Offence of Obtaining Money by False Pretences

lawpavilion May 23, 2023

CASE TITLE: CHUKWUDI v. C.O.P (2023) LPELR-60306(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD APRIL, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD...

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Whether a Body Such as the Hisbah Can Arrest and Investigate a Person Caught Committing an Offence

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Whether a Body Such as the Hisbah Can Arrest and Investigate a Person Caught Committing an Offence

lawpavilion May 26, 2022

CASE TITLE: BALA v. STATE (2022) LPELR-57475(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH MAY, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD...

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WHETHER THE OFFENCE OF OBTAINING BY FALSE PRETENCE CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNKNOWN VICTIM

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WHETHER THE OFFENCE OF OBTAINING BY FALSE PRETENCE CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNKNOWN VICTIM

lawpavilion October 4, 2021

CASE TITLE:                         AKINYEMI IDOWU JEGEDE v. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (2021) LPELR – 55072 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE:...

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WHETHER JUDGMENT CAN BE DELIVERED ON A WEEKEND/PUBLIC HOLIDAY

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WHETHER JUDGMENT CAN BE DELIVERED ON A WEEKEND/PUBLIC HOLIDAY

lawpavilion September 16, 2021

CASE TITLE: UHARA v. STATE (2021) LPELR-55512(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

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WHAT DEGREE OF PROVOCATION WILL REDUCE THE OFFENCE OF MURDER TO ONE OF MANSLAUGHTER

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WHAT DEGREE OF PROVOCATION WILL REDUCE THE OFFENCE OF MURDER TO ONE OF MANSLAUGHTER

lawpavilion August 6, 2021

CASE TITLE: ESSIEN v. STATE (2021) LPELR-55181(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND JULY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

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WHETHER THE PROSECUTION IN A MURDER CHARGE MUST ESTABLISH THE DATE OF DEATH

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WHETHER THE PROSECUTION IN A MURDER CHARGE MUST ESTABLISH THE DATE OF DEATH

lawpavilion July 12, 2021

CASE TITLE: ENEBELI v. STATE (2021) LPELR-54990(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH JUNE, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE. LEAD...

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CAN A LOAN DEAL ARISING FROM A BANKER/CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP METAMORPHOSE INTO A CRIMINAL TRIAL AND SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION?

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CAN A LOAN DEAL ARISING FROM A BANKER/CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP METAMORPHOSE INTO A CRIMINAL TRIAL AND SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION?

lawpavilion July 12, 2021

CASE TITLE:                         MUTIAT OMOBOLA ADIO v. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (2021) LPELR-54517(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:           2ND JUNE,...

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