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Feb 22, 1996 self-defense revised penal code unlawful aggression justifying circumstances criminal law supreme court

Self-Defense in the Philippines: When Can You Justifiably Use Force?

The Supreme Court explains the three requisites of self-defense under Article 11 of the Revised Penal Code and when using force is justified.

Jan 24, 1996 self-defense criminal law homicide murder evidence revised penal code

When Self-Defense Fails: Proving Unlawful Aggression in Philippine Criminal Cases

A Supreme Court ruling explains why bare claims of self-defense fail without credible witnesses, and when treachery and evident premeditation do not qualify a killing.

Jan 24, 1996 self-defense unlawful-aggression homicide treachery criminal-law revised-penal-code

Self-Defense vs. Unlawful Aggression: The Limits of Justifiable Force in Homicide Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies self-defense requirements and when sudden attack does not constitute treachery in homicide cases.