No Case Submission and Resting the Defence on the Prosecution’s Case in Nigerian Criminal Trials: Distinctions, Procedural Implications, and Strategic Considerations for the Defence
This article examines the procedural distinction between a submission of no case to answer and resting the defence on the prosecution’s case in Nigerian criminal trials. It analyses the legal principles, judicial tests, and statutory framework governing these options, and highlights their procedural and evidential implications. The article also explores the strategic considerations that guide defence counsel in determining the most appropriate approach at the close of the prosecution’s case.
