THE USE OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEN AS EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL LAW IN NIGERIA

Student: Whitney Chinweoke Maduka
Supervisor: Prof Titilayo Aderibigbe
HOD: Dr Dorcas Odunaike
Department of Law
Law
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State

Abstract

With the advent of technology that tallies with modernization, everything is fast becoming digital and computerized. The use of computer generated has now become a major source of evidence in law cases such as fraud, cybercrime, internet scams and many more. This study analyzed the use of one of these technologies in solving criminal offences or at least providing credible evidence to such cases. Global Position system (GPS) is included in every part of our daily lives and continues to advance at an alarming rate. This study also analyzed the potential benefits of using GPS as evidence in criminal cases.

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