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Conspiracy and Credibility: Examining Witness Testimony in Philippine Murder Cases
How the Supreme Court weighed positive identification, delayed reporting, and conspiracy in affirming murder convictions.
Self Defense OR Unjustified Aggression Examining THE Boundaries OF Homicide IN Philippine LAW
Ombudsman’s Probable Cause Finding in Anti-Graft Cases: When Courts Will Not Interfere
The Supreme Court affirms the Ombudsman’s broad discretion in determining probable cause for anti-graft charges, limiting judicial review.
Mutual Negligence Determining Liability IN Expired Letters OF Credit
Breach of Trust: Examining the Boundaries of Sexual Abuse and Statutory Rape in Domestic Settings
A look at how the Supreme Court distinguishes statutory rape from acts of lasciviousness, and why a stepfather's breach of trust matters.
Reckless Imprudence vs Intentional Felony: Determining Criminal Liability in Vehicular Accidents
Understand how Philippine courts distinguish reckless imprudence from intentional felonies in vehicular accidents, and why the distinction matters for criminal liability.
Accomplice Liability Determining THE Extent OF Participation IN Homicide Cases IN THE Philippines
Media Confessions and Treachery: Examining the Admissibility of TV Broadcasts in Murder Convictions
How the Supreme Court treated a TV confession in a murder case, and the rules on treachery, unlicensed firearms, and damages.
When Business Disputes Turn Deadly Examining Criminal Liability IN Contractual Conflicts
A sheriff's excessive levy and irregular auction in a rice dispute shows how execution of judgments can cross into misconduct.
Void Marriages and Inheritance Rights: Determining Legal Heirs in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on void marriages, death benefits, and who qualifies as legal heirs under the Family Code.
Self Defense OR Brutal Attack Examining THE Limits OF Justifiable Force IN Homicide
When Flight Equals Guilt Examining Evidence AND Treachery IN Philippine Murder Cases
The Supreme Court affirms murder convictions, clarifying flight, treachery, and evidence rules in criminal cases.
When Does Self-Defense Hold Up in Court? Examining Unlawful Aggression
The Supreme Court explains why self-defense failed in a police shooting case, and what unlawful aggression really requires.
Rape and Consent: Examining the Boundaries of Force and Intimidation in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that rape is defined by lack of consent, not by the timing of physical force. A knife held during the act proves intimidation, and the death penalty was reduced to reclusio
Reexamining Eyewitness Testimony and Guilt in Philippine Rape-Homicide Cases
The Supreme Court affirms a rape-homicide conviction, explaining how minor inconsistencies in eyewitness testimony and alibi defenses are weighed.
Reasonable Doubt and Acquittal: Examining Evidence in Philippine Rape Cases
Learn how Philippine courts weigh evidence in rape cases, and why proving the victim's age is crucial for the death penalty.
When Self Defense Fails Understanding Unlawful Aggression AND Proportionality IN Philippine LAW
Explore when self-defense fails in Philippine law through People v. Dayuha, examining unlawful aggression and proportionality requirements.
When Duty Turns Deadly: Examining the Limits of Police Use of Force in the Philippines
Philippine law allows police to use deadly force only as a last resort. This article explains the legal boundaries, justified homicide, and accountability.
When Eyewitness Testimony Is Enough to Convict: Credibility in Philippine Murder Cases
Examining People v. Gonzales: how Philippine courts weigh eyewitness credibility, alibis, and treachery in murder convictions.
Rape AND THE Betrayal OF Trust Examining THE Conviction OF A Common LAW Spouse
Pollution Adjudication Board Jurisdiction: Balancing Environmental Protection and Mining Regulations
The Supreme Court clarifies that the Pollution Adjudication Board retains jurisdiction over pollution cases involving mining operations, despite the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
Treachery AND Witness Credibility Examining Murder Conviction IN THE Philippines
When Sudden Attacks Dont Mean Murder Examining THE Nuances OF Homicide AND Treachery
A sudden attack does not always amount to treachery. This case explains when killing is homicide, not murder.
Pre-Proclamation Controversies: Examining Election Returns on Their Face
A pre-proclamation controversy is limited to examining election returns on their face. Learn from Sebastian v. COMELEC.