Constitutional right to legal representation

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• ALL PURPOSE SHELTERS LTD V. ABAH DENNIS & ORS (2022)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  28 January 2022

  Summary of All Purpose Shelters Ltd v. Abah Dennis & Ors, focusing on the right to counsel and fair hearing as ruled by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

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• MATHEW NWOKOCHA V. ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF IMO STATE (2016)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  26 February 2016

  Case summary of Mathew Nwokocha v. Attorney-General of Imo State focusing on legal issues related to fair hearing and the conviction for armed robbery.

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  • armed robbery under section 1(2)(b), robbery and firearms (special provisions) act 1990→
  • confessional statement evidence→
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• OYAKHERE V. STATE (2005)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Abuja Division)

  Judgment date

  7 July 2005

  A detailed summary of Oyakhere v. State, addressing legal issues of conspiracy, culpable homicide, and the right to fair hearing in criminal law.

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  • Armed robbery→
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  • common intention and joint liability→