THE DE MINIMIS ‘DEFENCE’ TO CRIMINAL LIABILITY.

"De minimis non curat lex" is a latin phrase meaning -

"The law does not concern itself with trifles" or "The law will not remedy an injury that is minimal."

It's also known as the "De minimis rule."

It allows for ... It allows for matters that are small scale or of insufficient importance to be exempted from a rule or requirement.

It can be used by the courts as an exclusionary tool to dismiss trivial matters from litigation.

📌 THE TRIAL PROCESS IN KENYA - TAKING PLEA 📌

A criminal case usually starts with a complaint at the police station and investigation leading to an arrest.

A decision to charge is made and the arrested person is then charged with an offence .. ~a Thread ~..

#CollinsOgutuLaw After the Prosecution arrives at a decision to charge, the accused person will be brought before a Criminal Court