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09/11/2021

WHAT IS AGE OF CRIMNAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH ME?

Criminal responsibility is when the law holds you responsible for doing something that is considered illegal. By law, a child below the age of 12 years is below the age of criminal responsibility. This means that when that child is younger than 12 years of age, they are deemed incapable of committing a criminal offence.

Therefore if a child ‘steals’ sweets from a shop, you cannot report them to the police for theft. You have to go the Local Council chairperson (LC) for assistance with how to deal with the issue and involve the parent to compensate you. This does not mean that a child above 12 years can be sentenced to 25 years imprisonment. Even as a child who has done something wrong, they must be handled as children and any arrest or imprisonment sentence should be a last resort by a court of law.

If you have any legal questions about this, or you have some thoughts to share, please feel free to comment or contact us through Facebook inbox, email at [email protected], twitter or call us on 0392177405 or 080022000 during work hours.

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07/10/2021

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER IN CASE YOU ARE ARRESTED: **********************************
1. In case you, or your loved one is questioned, arrested or detained by the Police, do not fight, argue or engage in heated verbal exchanges. Act as reasonably polite as possible, proceed to find out the reason for the arrest and then proceed to cooperate as asked. This might go a long way in resolving the issue.

2. During the arrest or confrontation, do not resist, this will simply heat up the situation and might lead to additional charges being given to you, which powers are given to the Police by law. It might also give the Police an excuse to use excessive force.

3. Before you are put in the cell, ask to communicate to a relative or loved one by phone or SMS, and in that communication, give them your location, and how you can be contacted.

4. When at the Police Post/ Station, then ask to speak to the Officer in Charge (O.C) of that Police station and request for Police Bond if the matter is for further investigation.

5. In case you then feel the arrest was unlawful, or your rights were abused during the arrest, there are a number of legal means you can take to seek compensation or redress e.g by suing those who arrested you.

Do you have any questions or comments relating to this? You can get in touch; by sending an email to [email protected], call 0392177405, or reach us through Twitter . You can also send a message through our Facebook inbox or post any comments or queries on our wall. We would love to hear from you.

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28/09/2021

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17/09/2021

In law, ignorance of the law is no defence. It is upon that background that BarefootLaw (BFL) was founded as a non-profit Organization to provide free legal information and guidance to the public, using technology and innovations. As a result of the current pandemic, BFL has come up with different w...

17/09/2021

DID YOU KNOW THAT IT IS A MUST FOR YOU TO STOP AT A RAILWAY CROSSING?

The “Traffic and Roads Safety Act” requires you as a driver to stop before you cross that railway line to make sure that the railway line is clear before you drive across it. This directive is essential especially when there is no barrier, police officer or traffic warden or railway-crossing keeper to guide you on how to move. If there is any of the above, then you must follow the instructions that they give you for your own safety.

Remember there is no right of way where a train is involved, be patient, and wait your turn. It could save your life.

If you have any legal questions about this, or you have some thoughts to share, please feel free to comment or contact us through Facebook inbox, email at [email protected], twitter or call us on 0392177405 during work hours.

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10/09/2021

An important ruling for all criminal practitioners (prosecution and defence) to take note of. In the case of Nicholas Opiyo V Uganda, Gidudu J has made it clear that Courts should protect accused persons' right to a fair and speedy trial enshrined in Art.28(1) of the Constitution. Once a criminal ca...

08/09/2021

CAN A UGANDAN BE SENTENCED TO DEATH IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?

The simple answer is Yes.

You have all probably heard the saying, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Well, what this means that when you are in a place that is not your own, you must follow what they do there. IF they eat ‘frogs’ and snakes, so must you. If they crawl on their knees, so should you.

So if you find that some things you used to do back home in Uganda are illegal in that country, you must avoid doing any of them. If you end up committing any act that is prohibited and its punishment is death, you may be sentenced to death in that country.

However, if you are a diplomat in that country, you may be exempt from this rule. This is what is called diplomatic immunity. Instead, you may be returned to your own country so that you can be dealt accordingly. This does not mean, that a diplomat can simply do whatever they want in another country, if they, as well, act in an outrageous manner that is not covered under their diplomatic immunity, then even they can be sentenced for such offences. For example, if you are found guilty of drug trafficking as a diplomat.

Do you have any questions or comments relating to this? You can get in touch; by sending an email to [email protected], call 0392177405, or reach us through Twitter . You can also send a message through our Facebook inbox or post any comments or queries on our wall. We would love to hear from you.

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07/09/2021

MALICIOUS PROSECUTION

Zakaayo has been having disagreements with his family members for the last 2 years because they failed to agree on how to divide their late mother’s land. Then out of the blue, Nakito reported Zakaayo to police for breaking into her house. Another ‘friend’ of Zakaayo also told police how Zakayo used to talk about how he admired Nakito’s house and how he would love to one day enter and see if it looks like heaven even inside. But things turned around, the Magistrate and the court found that Zakayo was innocent and there was no proof of him having broken into Nakito’s house. After being released by the court, a vengeful Zakayo has declared that he is coming after Nakito for her baseless and vicious claims.

CAN ZAKAYO TAKE ACTION AGAINST NAKITO?

Yes, Zakayo can take legal action against Nakito. When a person (Nakito) starts (initiates or institutes criminal proceedings against another (Zakaayo) intentionally without probable cause or with malice, then the case is dismissed or the matter does not go to court, then this person (Nakito) is responsible for malicious prosecution against the other (Zakaayo). Since Nakito accused Zakayo of house breaking without any proof and reported the matter to police, then the case was dismissed by court, then Zakaayo has every right to sue her for malicious prosecution. Nakito would have to compensate Zakayo if court finds that she was liable for this.

Have your haters ever tried to put you or a loved one in jail using baseless claims? We hope this information can come in handy. If you need more guidance on malicious prosecution, you can send us a message through our Facebook inbox or call 0392177405 for more assistance.

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