Tag: Criminal Defence
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What Happens After a Successful Defence of Insanity in Nigeria? Court of Appeal Clarifies the Consequence
What happens after a Nigerian court finds an accused person not guilty by reason of insanity? ABDULLAHI v. STATE (2026) LPELR-83007(CA) clarifies that such a finding does not necessarily result in immediate release from custody.
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Provocation and the Law: How Nigerian Courts Evaluate Loss of Self-Control
How do Nigerian courts determine whether an accused person lost self-control as a result of provocation? This article examines the legal principles governing provocation, the assessment of loss of self-control, and the factors Nigerian courts consider in determining whether the defence may affect criminal liability.
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Money Laundering in Nigeria: What It Means, What Grounds the Charge, and the Possible Defenses
Money laundering offences in Nigeria involve specific legal requirements, and an accused person may challenge a charge based on the facts, applicable law and available defences.
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Naira Abuse in Nigeria: Legal Elements and Possible Defences
Naira abuse allegations in Nigeria require proof of specific legal elements, while the facts and applicable law may also determine the defences available to an accused person.