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Spousal Liability in Estafa: Why Marriage Alone Does Not Prove Guilt
Supreme Court ruling: a husband's mere presence when his wife issued a bouncing check does not prove conspiracy in estafa.
Conspiracy and Liability in Group Rape: Upholding Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy in gang rape, holding non-participants liable for all acts committed by co-conspirators.
Witness Credibility and Treachery in Murder Cases: Lessons from People v. Medios
The Supreme Court affirms a murder conviction, explaining how credible eyewitness testimony, conspiracy, and treachery establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Positive Identification and Conspiracy in Rape With Homicide Cases
Learn how Philippine courts weigh eyewitness identification against alibi, and how conspiracy is proven in violent crimes.
Accountability IN Concerted Action Establishing Conspiracy IN Murder AND Attempted Murder
The Fine Line: Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Criminal Cases
A Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy, evidence, and the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal prosecutions.
Treachery and Conspiracy in Group Killings: Lessons from Bartocillo v. People
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when conspiracy and treachery fail in group attack cases, and why credible eyewitness testimony matters.
Treachery and Conspiracy in Group Violence: Defining Liability Under Philippine Law
How the Supreme Court applied treachery and conspiracy to hold two accused liable for murder in a group stabbing incident.
Murder Reduced to Homicide: When Treachery and Conspiracy Are Not Proven
The Supreme Court explains when treachery and conspiracy fail in criminal cases, reducing murder to homicide.
Conspiracy and the Absence of Self-Defense: Collective Criminal Liability in Group Attacks
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy, self-defense claims, and collective liability in group attacks resulting in murder.
Eyewitness Testimony and Conspiracy in Murder: Lessons from People v. Aquino
The Supreme Court affirms murder convictions based on credible eyewitness identification and conspiracy, explaining when alibi fails and how treachery is proven.
Miranda Rights in the Philippines: Safeguarding Confessions and Due Process
Understand how Philippine law protects suspects' rights during custodial investigation, including the Miranda doctrine, confession admissibility, and due process safeguards.
The Boundaries of Conspiracy: Examining Intent in Frustrated Homicide Cases in the Philippines
How Philippine courts determine conspiracy in frustrated homicide, using the Salvatierra case to explain shared intent and liability.
Conspiracy, Intent, and Frustrated Homicide: Lessons from Salvatierra v. People
The Supreme Court clarifies conspiracy and frustrated homicide in Salvatierra v. People, explaining when accomplices share liability for a crime.
Philippine Piracy Law: How PD 532 Ensures Justice on the High Seas and Beyond
The Supreme Court affirms piracy convictions under PD 532, clarifying jurisdiction over crimes committed in Philippine waters and beyond.
Accountability FOR Group Violence Examining Conspiracy AND Shared Responsibility IN Criminal LAW
Kidnapping for Ransom: Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on kidnapping for ransom, positive identification, alibi, conspiracy, and damages under Article 267.
When Corporate Veil Claims Fail: Lessons from the Behest Loan Case
The Supreme Court explains when the Ombudsman may dismiss fraud complaints against corporate officers and why evidence of conspiracy matters.
Corporate Governance and Stockholder Rights: Lessons from Marubeni v. Lirag
The Supreme Court clarifies that stockholders must prove their claims by preponderance of evidence and cannot rely on speculation or corporate veil piercing.
Accomplice Liability in Murder: Distinguishing Conspiracy From Spontaneous Action
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a person present at a crime becomes liable as a co-principal versus a mere accomplice.
Accountability IN Criminal Conspiracy THE Reach OF Robbery With Homicide
Treachery and Conspiracy in Group Violence: Robbery With Homicide Liability
How Philippine courts establish liability for robbery with homicide in group attacks, explained through a landmark Supreme Court case.
Reasonable Doubt and Conspiracy in Robbery With Homicide: People v. Maxion
When does presence at a crime scene imply conspiracy? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on identification, alibi, and damages in robbery with homicide.
Liability in Highway Robbery: Conspiracy and Identifying Perpetrators
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy in highway robbery, eyewitness identification, and liability of accused under PD 532.