Evidential burden in criminal cases

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• AWOPEJO & ORS V. THE STATE (2000)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Ilorin Division)

  Judgment date

  26 June 2000

  In Awopejo & Ors v. The State, the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of seven appellants for culpable homicide, analyzing evidential discrepancies and alibi

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