Tag: Nigerian criminal law
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When a Cheque Becomes a Crime: Issuance of Dishonoured (Dud) Cheques in Nigerian Law
When does issuing a cheque cross from a civil transaction into a criminal offence? This article examines dishonoured or dud cheques under Nigerian law, the elements of the offence, applicable statutes, and the legal consequences for offenders.
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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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Forfeiture Proceedings in Nigerian Law
Forfeiture proceedings in Nigeria are governed by legal rules and procedures that determine when property may be seized or forfeited.
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Fiat in Criminal Prosecution: Meaning, Duration, and Court’s Power to Question It
A fiat in criminal prosecution raises important questions about its scope, duration and the extent to which a court may question its validity.
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Can Criminal Proceedings Be Stayed Pending Appeal?
Filing an interlocutory appeal does not automatically stop a criminal trial in Nigeria. The law generally requires criminal proceedings to continue despite a pending appeal.
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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.