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Feb 5, 2004 criminal-law self-defense frustrated-homicide intent-to-kill supreme-court philippines

Self-Defense and Intent to Kill: The Case of Conrado Casitas

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when self-defense fails and intent to kill is shown by the number and location of wounds inflicted.

Jan 29, 2004 criminal law self-defense frustrated homicide intent to kill burden of proof revised penal code

Burden of Proof in Self-Defense: Establishing Intent in Frustrated Homicide Cases

Learn how Philippine courts weigh self-defense claims and intent to kill in frustrated homicide cases through Gorospe v. People.

Jan 15, 2004 criminal law frustrated homicide physical injuries intent to kill accident defense revised penal code

Accidental Injury vs Intent: Reassessing Guilt in Assault Cases in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when accidental injury in a struggle negates intent to kill, reducing criminal liability.

Dec 11, 2003 robbery with homicide revised penal code criminal liability conspiracy supreme court

Robbery With Homicide Liability Extends to All Participants, Even Without Intent to Kill

The Supreme Court clarifies that all robbery participants are liable for robbery with homicide, even if they did not personally kill.

Jan 28, 2003 criminal-law murder kidnapping revised-penal-code supreme-court philippines

Distinguishing Murder from Kidnapping: Intent to Kill vs Deprivation of Liberty in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the line between murder and kidnapping, focusing on intent to kill versus deprivation of liberty.

Dec 21, 2001 criminal-law homicide murder treachery revised-penal-code supreme-court

Intent vs Accident: Distinguishing Homicide from Murder and the Role of Treachery

The Supreme Court clarifies when accidental shooting claims fail, how intent to kill is proven, and why treachery must be established beyond doubt.

Oct 16, 2001 parricide criminal law accident exempting circumstance reckless imprudence revised penal code

Parricide vs. Accident: When a Fatal Shooting Is Not an Exempting Circumstance

The Supreme Court explains why the defense of accident fails when intent to kill is shown by overt acts, affirming a parricide conviction.

Mar 15, 2000 criminal-law murder treachery intent-to-kill revised-penal-code supreme-court

Treachery and Criminal Intent: How Philippine Courts Establish Murder Liability

The Supreme Court explains how treachery and intent to kill are proven in murder cases, using the conviction of Maximo Hernandez as an example.

Jul 31, 1997 criminal law murder attempted murder intent causation revised penal code

Attempted Murder vs Murder: Proving Intent and Causation in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies how intent to kill and causation distinguish attempted murder from murder, with practical guidance.