LEARN THE MEANING OF THESE LEGAL TERMS
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“A Felony”
means an offence on conviction for which a person can, without proof of his
having been previously convicted of an offence, be sentenced to death or to imprisonment
for 3 years or more, or which is declared by law to be a felony.
means an offence on conviction for which a person can, without proof of his
having been previously convicted of an offence, be sentenced to death or to imprisonment
for 3 years or more, or which is declared by law to be a felony.
“Indictable
offence” means any offence –
offence” means any offence –
1.
Which on conviction may be punished by a term of imprisonment exceeding
two years; or
Which on conviction may be punished by a term of imprisonment exceeding
two years; or
2.
Which on conviction may be punished by imposition of a fine
exceeding four hundred naira;
Which on conviction may be punished by imposition of a fine
exceeding four hundred naira;
Not being an offence declared by the law creating
it to be punishable on summary conviction.
it to be punishable on summary conviction.
“Legal
Guardian” in relation to an infant, child, young person, or juvenile
offender, means a person appointed, according to law, to be his guardian by
deed or will, or by order of court of competent jurisdiction.
Guardian” in relation to an infant, child, young person, or juvenile
offender, means a person appointed, according to law, to be his guardian by
deed or will, or by order of court of competent jurisdiction.