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Okosun V. State (1979) CLR 3(c) (SC)

Judgement delivered on March 21st 1979

Brief

  • Amended charge where no plea taken

Facts

Appellant was charged at the Robbery and Firearms Tribunal with robbery of a tape recorder while armed with a knife.

However, the property in question was a record player and the tribunal amended the charge in the course of proceedings, but did not take a fresh plea from the accused.

He was subsequently found guilty and convicted.

He appealed.

Issues

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    Whether a fresh plea has to be taken where a charge is amended in...
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