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Mar 7, 1996robberyhighway robberypresidential decree 532revised penal codeattempted robbery with homicidesupreme court
When Does Robbery Become Highway Robbery Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when a street robbery becomes highway robbery under PD 532, and explains attempted robbery with homicide.
Understanding Complex Crime When ONE ACT Leads TO Multiple Felonies IN The Philippines
Learn how Philippine law treats a single act causing multiple felonies, using the robbery-with-homicide ruling in People v. Silan.
Feb 23, 1996criminal lawhighway robberyrobbery with homicidepresidential decree 532revised penal codesupreme court
Highway Robbery vs Robbery with Homicide: Key Distinctions Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies when a hold-up on a Philippine highway is highway robbery under P.D. 532 or robbery with homicide under the Revised Penal Code.