The fake lawyer who was arrested on 4th of January was arraigned on eight-count charges bordering on alleged impersonation and obtaining by false pretense. He pleaded guilty to count 7 after the charges were read to him by the Court. Accordingly, the Investigating Police Officer, one Barr. Nelson of the legal Section, Zone 5 in Benin-City gave evidence of facts against the accused. The Court in her judgement found the fake lawyer guilty of count 1 and sentenced him to three years imprisonment without option of fine. The Court also found the accused guilty of 2 and sentenced him to four years imprisonment. The Court also found him guilty on Counts 3,4,5,6 and 7 and sentenced him to three years imprisonment without option of fine. The Court said the sentences are to run concurrently.
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