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Mar 9, 2000 criminal-law evidence conspiracy extrajudicial-confession kidnapping rules-of-court

Interlocking Confessions Establishing Guilt In Conspiracy Cases

Explains when extrajudicial confessions of co-accused can be used against another accused, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Job.

May 28, 1999 conspiracy murder criminal law treachery minors revised penal code

When Silence Speaks Volumes Understanding Conspiracy in Philippine Murder Cases

How the Supreme Court found conspiracy from concerted acts in a brutal killing, and why a 13-year-old co-accused was acquitted.

Jun 19, 1997 conspiracy criminal law murder philippine supreme court evidence revised penal code

Conspiracy vs Individual Liability in Philippine Criminal Law: A Clear Distinction

The Supreme Court clarifies when separate attacks by co-accused do not amount to conspiracy, requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt for each element.